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(Reuters) – England manager Gareth Southgate has backed Manchester United’s Harry Maguire to overcome his slump in form but said on Monday that the situation involving the centre back was complicated ahead of the World Cup in Qatar later this year. The 29-year-old, who was on the bench for the 2-1 friendly win against Switzerland on Saturday, has come in for fierce criticism this season, raising questions about his future as an England regular heading into the showpiece event in Qatar. “He’s more than capable of playing for us at the highest level. (United) are in a difficult moment, there cou…