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MARTIN KEOWN: The criticism of Harry Maguire is disrespectful... at times the comments about the Manchester United defender have fallen into the abuse category and that is wrong

The criticism of Harry Maguire, and the way his career has been picked apart by people who think they know better, is disrespectful.

This isn’t the first time I’ve come to Maguire’s defence. I did it during the season, too. Fans and pundits can provide constructive criticism but at times, it’s felt like comments made about Maguire have fallen more into the abuse category and that’s wrong.

This is a good player who has taken on the pressure of captaining Manchester United and a central defender who has earned the trust of Gareth Southgate because he has been dependable.