Man Utd captain Maguire denies England goal celebration was for critics

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·13 November 2021

Man Utd captain Maguire denies England goal celebration was for critics

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has rejected criticism of his goal celebration after scoring in England's World Cup qualifying win against Albania.

The defender opened the scoring in the 5-0 drubbing at Wembley with a thumping header but he was quickly mocked on social media for the celebration, which was taken as a response to criticism for his terrible recent form for Manchester United.

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Maguire insisted after the game that he was not trying to silence his critics.

"No, it wasn't directed at no one. It was a knee slide, I obviously put my hands on my ears, but no.

"I'm Manchester United captain, of course I'm going to get criticism when the team isn't doing well, I fully expect that – but of course it's not directed at no one."