Man United Fans React to Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw Superb Display for England in the First Half vs Iran

• Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw produced excellent displays versus Iran in the first half of their 2022 World Cup opener
• Shaw and Maguire each provided assists and put in a commendable defensive showing against the Asian country
• Manchester United fans could not help but laud the two defenders who've faced a lot of criticism this season

Manchester United defenders Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw produced stunning performances for England against Iran at the World Cup.

Shaw and Maguire provided assists for England's first and second goals in their opening match in the tournament.

Heading into the World Cup, there were serious doubts over Maguire. His club manager Erik ten Hag doesn't seem to fancy him for a starting spot, but England boss Gareth Southgate said he is their best defender.

Meanwhile, Shaw has recaptured his form and looks like a world-class player.

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Fans react to Shaw and Maguire

Football fans worldwide were shocked at Maguire's impressive showing in the first half versus Iran. He provided the assist for England second goal which Bukayo Saka stunningly scored.

Shaw provided an inch-perfect cross for Jude Bellingham to open the scoring, and fans went crazy.

Many fans believe Maguire only does well for England but plays poorly while at United.

"Maguire’s played some phenomenal passes today. It’s a good game for him to build confidence in addition to just being away from the negative press around the club. Hopefully, he’ll continue with this form and come back to us with it."

"Maguire has them shook at these corners. Hes prime SHAQ in the paint."

"Why is maguire awful for united but actually insane for england haha."

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"Maguire puts this kit on and becomes a colossus."

"How does Harry Maguire always turn in Franz Beckenbauer when playing for England? Genuinely don't understand it."

Meanwhile, fans were in awe of Luke Shaw's display at left-back.

"Tournament Luke Shaw is genuinely the best LB I’ve seen in my life time."

"Luke Shaw is a joke lol imagine being this good at kicking a football."

"Luke Shaw is an incredible attacking left back, that cross was perfect."

"That ball from Luke Shaw is phenomenal, by the way, but it is to be expected from the best left back in the tournament."

Maguire Ronaldinho moment

Sports Brief earlier reported on Maguire turning into prime Ronaldinho in England training.

Maguire did several dummies and then fooled Phil Foden with a roulette spin, but his shot at goal was saved.

The clip went viral on social media and fans couldn't stop talking about his dribbling skills.