Maradona assures Mascherano

Argentina coach Diego Maradona has guaranteed Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano his place in the national team, but added that all 10 other starting spots are up for grabs.

Maradona, who took charge of his first game last night as the Albicelestes beat Scotland 1-0 in Glasgow, has handed the captain’s armband to Liverpool midfielder Mascherano.