LUKE SHAW has backed Manchester United pal Harry Maguire after the England defender’s errors cost the Three Lions the chance to beat Germany.
Maguire was at fault for bringing down Jamal Musiala before gifting the visitors a counter-attack goal in the second half.
Gareth Southgate’s side went on to draw the game 3-3, coming from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 at one point, after Harry Kane’s penalty.
Shaw said: “I will be honest, it is a tough period at the moment.
“Of course Harry is an amazing player, an amazing character. He has taken a lot of stick, probably more than I have ever seen before in football but he never hides away, he is always there.
“You can have people that can hide away and not want to be in the spotlight but he keeps putting himself in the spotlight and it shows the strength and character he has got because, come on, everyone knows that he is an unbelievable player.”
Maguire later apologised on Instagram for his errors.
Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo sported a black eye in Portugal training after betting bloodied during their 4-0 win over Czech Republic.
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