Ex Nigerian footballer Jay Jay Okocha gives Man U captain Harry Maguire an advise ahead of England's campaign at World Cup in Qatar

Jay Jay Okocha has revealed what Manchester United defender Harry Maguire needs to do at the World Cup.

The 28-year-old defender was included in Coach Gareth Southgate 26 man squad for World Cup in Qatar.

Former Nigerian footballer, Nigeria legend, Austin Jay Jay Okocha has told Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire to repay his national team manager faith in selecting him.

England will kick off their campaign at the 2022 World Cup when they face Iran on Monday. The game is expected to mick off at 2pm GMT.

It's understood that Harry Maguire who couldn't make United first team could lead the back line of the Three Lions of England.

Okocha who is on punditry duties with SuperSport, said Maguire has to prove his doubters wrong and repay the coach’s trust in him by putting up a good performance.

“You [Maguire] can only pay him [the coach] back by doing well, so if he believes in Maguire and gives him the chance to play I think he owes him that obligation to do well.”

Meanwhile Coach Gareth Southgate came under criticism after he selected the former Leicester City defender in the squad.

The 28-year-old English international has struggled to perform up to expectations since he arrived at United for £80m from Leicester City.

But England's coach Southgate is aware of the likely reaction if a Maguire error ends up costing his side. 

“Whatever reputation I have, I’m putting it on there,” England’s head coach said when asked about his trust in the Manchester United player in September. “You always have to back your judgment and we feel he is an important player.”