‘Just not right’ – Harry Kane slams England fans who booed Harry Maguire during friendly with Ivory Coast

England captain Harry Kane has leapt to the defence of international team-mate Harry Maguire, who was booed before and during the friendly win over Ivory Coast on Tuesday. A pocket of fans at Wembley Stadium jeered when the Manchester United defender’s name was announced prior to kick-off, while he was booed again when he touched the ball in the first half. Ad/> Maguire has faced intense criticism after a string of shaky performances for United in recent months.

World Cup Qualification UEFAFernandes scores in big game (for once!) to send Portugal to Qatar – The Warm-Up2 HOURS AGO He was once a firm favourite with England fans after huge performances at the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020, starring as they reached the final at the latter tournament before thrashing home a penalty in the shootout defeat to Italy. “We’ve worked hard to rebuild our connection with England fans in the last few years so to hear Harry Maguire booed at Wembley before kick-off was just not right,” Kane wrote on Twitter. “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.” /> Kane’s comments follow those of England boss Gareth Southgate in blasting the boos. “I thought the reception was a joke, an absolute joke,” England manager Southgate told Sky Sports.

“The way he has performed for us has been absolutely phenomenal. I don't get it. We're either all in this together or we're not.