EDITOR'S COMMENT: Why Sheffield lad Harry Maguire's act of kindness will be talked about forever

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Cuts to their salaries have been disproportionately discussed during lockdown when compared to the country's other millionaires. However, they chose a career in the spotlight with both the fortunes and the trappings that creates.

But today let's celebrate a man who has proven he can lead from the front on the pitch but also when all games are off.

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Harry Maguire is putting his hand in his pocket for those who are struggling most.

It is not meant to be a grand gesture of publicly announcing a multi-million pound lifeline but it is so savvy it will certainly be a huge help for those it is designed to support.

Sometimes you can be forgiven for wondering where your charity donations are actually going and what real difference they make. It can seem like a drop in the ocean.

Not this magnificent investment by Harry.

Not only does he know exactly who he wants to help, he knows the shopkeeper who will make sure he achieves that.

England and Manchester United football star Harry Maguire has gone back to his roots to support the Sheffield community where he grew up. Photo: Darren Staples/SportimageEngland and Manchester United football star Harry Maguire has gone back to his roots to support the Sheffield community where he grew up. Photo: Darren Staples/Sportimage
England and Manchester United football star Harry Maguire has gone back to his roots to support the Sheffield community where he grew up. Photo: Darren Staples/Sportimage

What a brilliant double whammy.

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Helping individuals and business in his childhood neighbourhood while keeping every penny of his kindness within Mosborough's rather small economy.

It is a well thought through plan which will bring a smile to so many faces when they hear that knock on the door.

It isn't every day an England star pays for your groceries and ensures they are delivered safely even when you're self isolating.

You can only imagine the delighted conversations and jokes around the dinner tables when Mosborough's OAPs tuck into tea a la Harry.

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This is a close knit community. I have no doubt it will pull together to make sure everyone who qualifies is on the captain's list.

And believe me, they will be talking about the delightful act of kindness forever.

Never forget your roots, they say. Clearly somebody was listening.

Well done Harry.

This gesture will make a real difference to the elderly in the neighbourhood which has proudly witnessed your success and which your family is still very much part of today.

Boy done good.

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