The $30 million toe in the water

Manchester United star Harry Maguire has made the most of his extended summer break, enjoying a Caribbean getaway with his wife Fern and family in Barbados.

Maguire's family and wife expressed their upset at the time,but he has mended his England heartbreak by jetting off to the island paradise.

The images showed Harry enjoying a round of golf with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, ahead of the Everton star flying to join the Three Lions training camp.

Posting snaps from the trip on Instagram, Harry wrote the caption: 'Barbados you were beautiful.'

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Maguire's exclusion from the England World Cup squad has sparked a heated debate, with his family and friends publicly expressing their disappointment .

His wife Fern took to Instagram to say: 'Beyond devastateed for you. There was nothing else you could have possibly done to prove your worth.'

Maguire's younger sister, Daisy, also publicly supported the former United captain on Instagram, writing: 'Crazy decision. Keep your head up.'

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The England manager Thomas Tuchel explained his reasoning for leaving out Maguire, citing a balanced squad and team spirit.

'It's not necessarily the best and most talented player (who is picked), it's the best team,' Tuchel said.

'We chose a very balanced squad. I can guarantee we have 26 players who are committed to team spirit and being unselfish.'

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Tuchel also had little time for Maguire's very public reaction, deeming it 'not necessary'. 'I respected his personality and quality a lot, he had an outstanding season,' Tuchel added.

'But still, I was a bit surprised because we had a private conversation when he could express his feelings and that was fair enough.'

Tuchel's decision has left many questioning the team's dynamics and the impact of Maguire's exclusion on the squad's morale.

Broader context: A familiar pattern from the 2018 World Cup

Maguire's exclusion from the England World Cup squad is not the first time a high-profile player has been left out of the team.

During the 2018 World Cup in Russia, England manager Gareth Southgate made several surprising decisions, including leaving out experienced players like Joe Hart and Adam Lallana .

Southgate's decision was seen as a bold move to shake up the team's dynamics and bring in fresh talent.

However, Maguire's exclusion has sparked a different kind of debate,with many questioning the team's leadership and the impact of Tuchel's decision on the squad's morale.

Open questions: Who is the unnamed buyer?

The England manager's decision to leave out Maguire has raised several questiions, including who is the unnamed buyer who has been linked to the Manchester United star.

Is it a rival club or a wealthy individual who has been eyeing Maguire's services?

The answer to these questions remains unclear, but one thing is certain: Maguire's exclusion from the England World Cup squad has sent shockwaves throughout the football world.