Harry Maguire says he can deal with pressure after ‘banter’ from Scotland fans

Furious Southgate said the treatment of Maguire is “ridiculous”, “a joke” and “beyond anything I’ve ever seen.”

England’s Harry Maguire reacting after scoring an own goal. Photo credit: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Harry Maguire laughed off his Hampden Park hounding as a “little bit of banter” as the under-fire defender said he can cope with pressure from the stands and on his England place.

Little more than two years ago, the centre-back was an ever-present for Manchester United and earned a place in the Euros team of the tournament after helping Gareth Southgate’s side reach the final.