Referees must not penalise all contact in box, says Maguire


Soccer Football - Euro 2020 Qualifier - Group A - England v Czech Republic - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 22, 2019 England's Harry Maguire in action with Czech Republic's Patrik Schick Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

(Reuters) - Referees should not penalise players for making contact with their opponents inside the penalty area unless it is a legitimate foul, Leicester City defender Harry Maguire has said.

Maguire, 26, believes defenders should be allowed to mark their man closely without the risk of conceding a "soft" penalty.

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