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Freddie Keighley

England fans make feelings clear on Harry Maguire reprieve amid Man Utd uncertainty

The travelling England fans threw their weight behind Harry Maguire ahead of the Three Lions' Nations League clash with Italy at San Siro on Friday night.

Supporters confined to the heavens in the palatial 80,000-seater stadium could be heard signing the Manchester United captain's name after Gareth Southgate chose to persist with the beleaguered defender. Maguire, 29, was one of three-centre backs deployed against Gli Azzurri, alongside Kyle Walker and Eric Dier, despite losing his place in the United XI this season.

Erik ten Hag has favoured Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez in recent fixtures and the Red Devils have enjoyed an upturn in form, winning four consecutive Premier League games. Nonetheless, Maguire started against Italy and fans aimed to spur him on before kick-off by chanting his name.

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