Agbonlahor tells 'sheep' criticizing England star Maguire to 'grow up' after 'outstanding' performance
Gabby Agbonlahor thinks any 'sheep' criticizing England defender Harry Maguire need to 'grow up' after his 'outstanding' display against Iran.
The Three Lions beat Iran 6-2 on Monday in Qatar as they started their World Cup Group B campaign with three points leading the table.
Bukayo Saka notched a brace, while Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish also got on the scoresheet in a comfortable win.
Maguire, who has been heavily criticized over the past two seasons at Manchester United, has played very well apart from a lack of concentration for Iran's first goal.
England boss Gareth Southgate has been called on to leave the former Sheffield United and Leicester City centre-back at home, with Maguire starting just three Premier League games under the Man Utd boss , Erik ten Hag, this campaign.
However, Southgate started him against Iran and Agbonlahor believes the 'sheep' should now move behind Maguire as "he will start every game for England".
"For me, Maguire was exceptional." Agbonlahor told talkSPORT. "When the team was announced I looked on Twitter and it was all 'I can't believe Maguire is starting'.
"A threat in the air in the offensive box, defensively he was solid.
"Yes for Iran's first goal, they could have done better, but sometimes you turn off when the game is so easy.
"I thought he was exceptional. Let's get behind him now. All the sheep that say he shouldn't play and he's awful, get behind him.
"Give him confidence because he will start every game for England. His passing was good, defensively he was sharp.
"Sometimes a manager can get the best out of a player. Harry Maguire knows he has Southgate's confidence.
"Yes, he hasn't played for Manchester United, but the manager trusts him and will play him.
"Everyone was saying on the show yesterday, and on social media, that Maguire couldn't start.
"Me and Ally [McCoist] were saying he was going to start. He's not going to bring him to the tournament and not play him.
"He showed yesterday that he will play every game. Get behind him, stop being a sheep on social media and say he's not good enough.
"I've seen people bring banners here saying you won't win because of Harry Maguire, grow up!"
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Gabby Agbonlahor thinks any 'sheep' criticizing England defender Harry Maguire need to 'grow up' after his 'outstanding' display against Iran.
The Three Lions beat Iran 6-2 on Monday in Qatar as they started their World Cup Group B campaign with three points leading the table.
Bukayo Saka notched a brace, while Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish also got on the scoresheet in a comfortable win.
Maguire, who has been heavily criticized over the past two seasons at Manchester United, has played very well apart from a lack of concentration for Iran's first goal.
England boss Gareth Southgate has been called on to leave the former Sheffield United and Leicester City centre-back at home, with Maguire starting just three Premier League games under the Man Utd boss , Erik ten Hag, this campaign.
However, Southgate started him against Iran and Agbonlahor believes the 'sheep' should now move behind Maguire as "he will start every game for England".
"For me, Maguire was exceptional." Agbonlahor told talkSPORT. "When the team was announced I looked on Twitter and it was all 'I can't believe Maguire is starting'.
"A threat in the air in the offensive box, defensively he was solid.
"Yes for Iran's first goal, they could have done better, but sometimes you turn off when the game is so easy.
"I thought he was exceptional. Let's get behind him now. All the sheep that say he shouldn't play and he's awful, get behind him.
"Give him confidence because he will start every game for England. His passing was good, defensively he was sharp.
"Sometimes a manager can get the best out of a player. Harry Maguire knows he has Southgate's confidence.
"Yes, he hasn't played for Manchester United, but the manager trusts him and will play him.
"Everyone was saying on the show yesterday, and on social media, that Maguire couldn't start.
"Me and Ally [McCoist] were saying he was going to start. He's not going to bring him to the tournament and not play him.
"He showed yesterday that he will play every game. Get behind him, stop being a sheep on social media and say he's not good enough.
"I've seen people bring banners here saying you won't win because of Harry Maguire, grow up!"
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