Soccer-England coach blasts 'ludicrous' booing of Maguire


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 30 Mar 2022

Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Ivory Coast - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 29, 2022 England's Harry Maguire reacts Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

LONDON (Reuters) - England manager Gareth Southgate slammed some of the national team's fans for booing Harry Maguire during a 3-0 win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday, saying the defender would be key to England's World Cup campaign later this year.

Maguire has come under criticism for his performances for his Premier League club Manchester United which has spilled over into discontent among some England fans too.

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