Southgate u-turn: Maguire left out of England squad in light of 'developments'

England defender found guilty in Greece of assaulting a police officer, swearing, resisting arrest and bribery.
Southgate u-turn: Maguire left out of England squad in light of 'developments'
Harry Maguire leaves a court building last Saturday on the Aegean island of Syros, Greece. Court officials in Greece say Maguire has been found guilty of assault at a trial Tuesday.

England manager Gareth Southgate has dropped Harry Maguire following his conviction in Greece, just hours after selecting and publicly backing the Manchester United captain.

The 27-year-old was the main talking point on Tuesday afternoon when the Three Lions boss named him in his squad, despite an ongoing court hearing on the Greek island of Syros.

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