Harry Maguire forced off with illness in England’s win over Iran and told Gareth Southgate before conceding first goal

HARRY MAGUIRE has revealed he came off during England's win over Iran due to illness.

But the defender says his exit was just a "precaution" and is already looking forward to facing the US on Friday.

Manchester United star Maguire lasted just 70 minutes as the Three Lions kicked off their World Cup campaign with an impressive 6-2 victory.

Maguire, who had an excellent game, looked to be in discomfort as he was helped off the pitch by two England medics.

And writing on social media, the ace confirmed he was struggling at the time due to illness.

However, Maguire expects to be fit and ready for Friday's clash against the US.

Maguire tweeted: "I felt unwell in the second half so came off as a precaution. Looking forward to Friday."

Maguire's exit occurred moments after Mehdi Taremi fired home for Iran, with the centre-back appearing to struggle with his defensive duties.

And boss Gareth Southgate admits Maguire had warned the England bench about his problem shortly before the goal went in.

The Three Lions boss said: "Harry Maguire felt ill. He flagged it before the goal.

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"There was no point carrying on, but other than that there's no causes for concern."

Meanwhile, BBC pundit Gary Lineker told viewers that Maguire was suffering from “blurred vision.”

And he was advised by an England dressing room source that there was nothing for fans to be concerned about.

Speaking before Southgate’s update, Lineker said live on air: “Harry Maguire was struggling at that time.

“And apparently he had blurred vision, nothing too serious, he’s OK, we’re led to believe.

“That’s what’s coming out of the England dressing room.”