SAN FRANCISCO, August 26, (THEWILL) – Manchester United defender and captain, Harry Maguire, has been withdrawn from England’s squad for next month’s UEFA Nations League games, after he was convicted by a Greek court of assaulting a police officer, bribery and resisting arrest.
The Island of Syros Tuesday court gave him a suspended sentence of 21 months and 10 days in prison since he was a first offender and because the charges were considered as misdemeanors.
England’s manager, Gareth Southgate said he’s dropped the captain for the matches against Iceland and Denmark.
“In light of this evening’s developments, I can confirm I have withdrawn Harry Maguire from the England squad for the matches against Iceland and Denmark,” Southgate said in a statement.
“As I said earlier today, I reserved the right to review the situation. Having spoken to Manchester United and the player, I have made this decision in the best interests of all parties and with consideration of the impact on our preparations for next week.”
However, Maguire had rejected the court’s ruling saying his legal team will appeal the ruling.
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He said: “Following the hearing today, I have instructed my legal team with immediate effect to inform the courts we will be appealing.
“I remain strong and confident regarding our innocence in this matter – if anything myself, family and friends are the victims.”
