Harry Maguire got in a public altercation with Greek police but it has not affected Gareth Southgate’s plans for England.
Harry Maguire assaulted police officers in Greek and charges have been levied against him. The Manchester United defender pleaded not guilty.
However, in the developing story where Maguire is looking increasingly guilty, where he boasted about his United links.
Despite his off-field altercations, Gareth Southgate has stood by the Manchester United defender. Southgate included Maguire in his squad for Iceland and explained his decision.
The Three Lions manager has talked with Maguire and was sufficiently pleased with his side of the story. However, Southgate admitted that he will review his decision if more information comes his way.
“Yes it is clearly a decision that is not straightforward and a decision that in the end I could only take on the information I have,” Football 365 quoted the England manager in a press conference on.
“I have spoken with Harry, I have the insight to the story which is very different to what is being recorded. You can only make decisions on facts you are aware of.
“If facts or information changes I will have to review that decision, but I have a fantastic relationship with the boy, he has been a fantastic character for us – he has my support at this moment.
“I’m not going to get into hypotheticals of what might happen, but I have got to reserve the right to review if further information becomes available.
“You always make decisions to the best of your ability given the information you have. People may agree or disagree with those decisions, but it is a position where every manager finds himself.
“Harry regrets the fact he has brought that sort of focus and attention to the team – he apologized for that – but also has his own side of the story.”
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