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Man Utd boss Rangnick: Our fans won't jeer Maguire

Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick admits he's yet to speak with Harry Maguire since being jeered by England fans.

United host Leicester City on Saturday.

Rangnick was asked if he had spoken to Maguire and said, "Not yet, but I speak regularly since I'm here so he knows my position towards him, he's been a very valuable player for the team and the club, the captain.

"I didn't understand what happened at Wembley, it won't happen in our stadium with the Red Army behind the team and our captain. He's been playing well for Manchester United and England in the last couple of years.

"Gareth Southgate said something after the game and Harry Kane. I didn't watch the game but I heard what had happened after they announced the starting line up. Difficult to understand.

"I don't speak to them in person but I'm pretty sure it won't happen in our stadium. For it to happen in an international game is pretty unusual."

He continued: "I don't think this is a personal thing, it hasn't anything to do with Harry himself, we know there are one or two players who have been criticised in the last few months.

"For example, Fred, a very important player for this team, playing regularly for the team and Brazil. I watched his game and he did well.

"Maybe it's still got to do with the high expectations around this club and maybe people tend to compare with former players and legends.

"Fred, we can also speak about Scotty [McTominay] and Harry, they are important players and players with the right attitude."

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