how important the first goal was." Harry Maguire defended his goal celebration during England's World Cup qualifying win over Albania which former players described as over the top. The first goal in a crucial qualifier, we knew how important the game was. "Scoring for your country is a great feeling. I fully expect that but it wasn't directed at anyone. "I'm Manchester United captain, of course I'm going to get criticism when the team isn't doing well. "No, it wasn't directed at no one, it was a knee slide, I obviously put my hands on my ears," Maguire said in a post-match interview. ESPN+ viewers' guide: LaLiga, Bundesliga, MLS, FA Cup, moreįormer United captain turned pundit Roy Keane repeatedly described the celebration as "embarrassing" while former England forward Jermain Defoe said the celebration left a "sour taste in people's mouths." The centre-back has been targeted after United lost back-to-back home games against rivals Liverpool and Manchester City to drop to sixth in the Premier League. England defender Harry Maguire defended his goal celebration during Friday's World Cup qualifying victory over Albania which former players described as over the top and unnecessary following his poor performances for Manchester United.Įngland thrashed Albania 5-0 to all but qualify for the World Cup after Maguire opened the scoring with a ninth-minute header, celebrating with a knee slide while putting his fingers to his ears as if to shut out his critics.
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