England fans boo Harry Maguire as name read out ahead of Germany clash as Man Utd skipper faces more torment at Wembley | The Sun
HARRY MAGUIRE'S name has been loudly booed ahead of this evening's Uefa Nations League clash with Germany.
The under-fire Manchester United skipper remains a key man for England boss Gareth Southgate, despite being dropped by his club.
As his name was announced to the crowd 45 minutes before kick-off, loud boos could be heard echoing around Wembley Stadium.
His name was jeered again when announced a second time 20 minutes later.
Fans also flocked to social media to moan about the inclusion of the Man United centre-back.
One wrote: "HOW does Harry Maguire keep managing to get picked?
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"Gareth's heads gone at this point."
Another asked: "How on Earth Harry Maguire still starts games for England?"
While a further fan joked: "We got Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw we will be fine."
Maguire, 29, was also jeered at the national stadium in March.
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During the 3-0 friendly victory over Ivory Coast, his touches early on in the match were all met by boos.
The treatment of Maguire enraged Three Lions skipper Harry Kane at the time.
He tweeted: "We’ve worked hard to rebuild our connection with @England fans in the last few years so to hear @HarryMaguire93 booed at Wembley before kick off was just not right.
"The fact that he’s been brilliant on the pitch and given us all so many great memories makes it even harder to understand.
"He doesn’t deserve that reception. He’s got full support in the changing room and should have the same from every England fan."
The Three Lions were also booed by a selection of travelling supporters after their 1-0 defeat to Italy on Friday night.
England's latest loss saw them relegated from League A of the Nations League – having not scored from open play in their last FIVE matches.
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