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Harry Maguire cheered by fans before Leicester game as Man Utd supporters rally around captain after England jeers

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HARRY MAGUIRE was cheered as Manchester United fans rallied behind their captain.

The United skipper received a positive reaction from home supporters before his former club Leicester visited Old Trafford.

Harry Maguire was cheered as Manchester United fans rallied behind their captain
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Harry Maguire was cheered as Manchester United fans rallied behind their captainCredit: PA

It comes on the same week Maguire was booed by England fans before Ivory Coast were beaten 3-0 at Wembley.

His manager Ralf Rangnick had tried to urge the United faithful to get behind their captain - and it appears his words were listened to.

Rangnick said: “Harry has been a very valuable player for the team and the club as the captain.

“I didn't understand what happened at Wembley, it won't happen in our stadium with the Red Army.

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“He's been playing well for Manchester United and England in the last couple of years.

"For it to happen in an international game is unusual but I’m sure it won’t happen in our stadium.”

The England boo-boys were slammed by Maguire's footballing colleagues of the past and present.

United team-mate Nemanja Matic told : “Harry Maguire did not serve that.

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"I think that he played very well for England at the last Euros. He did fantastic so I don’t understand them.

“We have to be honest and say almost every player has to do more, has to give more.

“We have to do better as a team here. There is no more excuse. “The last nine games we need to win seven or eight.”

Paul Pogba and Harry Maguire warming up
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Paul Pogba and Harry Maguire warming upCredit: PA
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