Maro Itoje and Pep Guardiola react to Jim Ratcliffe’s comments on immigration

England captain Maro Itoje has said Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s remarks about immigrants are “ridiculous” (Ben Whitley/PA)

England rugby union captain Maro Itoje has labelled Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments about immigration “ridiculous” and “wrong”.

Manchester United minority owner Ratcliffe this week sparked controversy by claiming the UK had been “colonised” by immigrants, and has since apologised for any offence caused by his remarks.