Jordan Henderson has passionately jumped to Harry Maguire's defence and called out the England fans who booed the defender against Ivory Coast.
The Liverpool midfielder posted a supportive message to the Manchester United man following England's 3-0 win at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday.
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He questioned the fans' reaction to Maguire and branded the situation 'wrong' in a post on Twitter.
"I can't get my head around what happened at Wembley tonight," said Henderson.
"Harry Maguire has been a colossus for England.
"Without him, the progress made at the last two tournaments would not have been possible.
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"To be booed at his home stadium, for no reason? What have we become? What happened tonight was just wrong. As someone who wants to win with England, I feel fortunate to share a dressing room with him.
"We all feel the same!"
Declan Rice also backed Maguire on social media and labelled fans booing Maguire a 'total embarrassment'.
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He also urged supporters to get behind the team ahead of the World Cup later this year.
The West Ham midfielder tweeted: "Total embarrassment from whoever boo’d tonight. @HarryMaguire93 has been incredible every single time he’s put on the England shirt.
"Absolute nonsense now it’s becoming. Back your own players. Especially with a Major tournament coming up."
The hostile reception towards Maguire didn't sit well with Gareth Southgate who hit out at England fans after the match.
Topics: Football, Jordan Henderson, Harry Maguire, Declan Rice, England
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