Manchester United players had hoped the international break would act as a sweet respite from the bitter club season so far, but the boos for Harry Maguire at Wembley on Tuesday night were another reminder of the pressure and scrutiny when you captain the biggest side in English football.
For much of the modern era, playing for United had eclipsed the honour of playing for England, yet after a renaissance under Gareth Southgate, the international camp appears to be a lot happier than the disenchantment at Old Trafford.
Maguire was ironically jeered by some United fans when he was substituted against Atletico Madrid earlier in the month. His inclusion in the England squad — for whom he has always played so well — looked like the perfect chance for a confidence boost, but instead it only amplified the pressure on him.
