![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/david-beckhams-touching-message-to-harry-maguire-after-mum-slammed-disgraceful-abuse/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_Scotland-v-England-150th-Anniversary-Heritage-Match.jpg&description=Harry Maguire has been having a tough time of things with Manchester United and England - and now the defender has received some personal support from David Beckham Harry Maguire received a message of support from David Beckham following the fallout from his own goal in England's win over Scotland. Maguire was jeered by supporters at Hampden Park when he came off the bench to play the second half. And his struggles continued when he accidentally diverted Andy Robertson's cross into his own net at the near post. The 30-year-old centre-back has endured a difficult period in his career since Erik ten Hag took over as Manchester United manager. He has spent the majority of his time on the bench while receiving abuse on social media and harsh criticism from elements of the media. Former United and England winger Beckham decided to reach out on Tuesday by sending Maguire a text. He reportedly told Maguire to ignore the trolls and praised him for the way he has handled himself during his recent struggles. A source told The Sun : 'Becks told Harry to keep his head up. He knows what it's like to be targeted. He got through it and is certain Harry can do the same. Getting a message from someone like Becks meant the world to Harry.' Beckham's words added to the public comments from his England boss Gareth Southgate, who slammed the 'ridiculous treatment' the defender has been given. 'I have never known a player to be treated the way he is - not from the Scottish fans but by our own commentators, pundits, whatever it is,' he said. HAVE YOUR SAY! What have you made of Harry Maguire's recent treatment? Comment below. 'They have created something that is beyond anything I have ever seen. He has been an absolute stalwart for us in the second most successful England team in decades and he's been a key part of that.' Maguire was also defended by his mother Zoe, who wrote an impassioned defence of her son. She wrote on Instagram : "As a mum seeing the level of negative and abusive com){kind=link}
Harry Maguire has been having a tough time of things with Manchester United and England – and now the defender has received some personal support from David Beckham
Harry Maguire received a message of support from David Beckham following the fallout from his own goal in England’s win over Scotland.
Maguire was jeered by supporters at Hampden Park when he came off the bench to play the second half. And his struggles continued when he accidentally diverted Andy Robertson’s cross into his own net at the near post.
The 30-year-old centre-back has endured a difficult period in his career since Erik ten Hag took over as Manchester United manager. He has spent the majority of his time on the bench while receiving abuse on social media and harsh criticism from elements of the media.
Former United and England winger Beckham decided to reach out on Tuesday by sending Maguire a text. He reportedly told Maguire to ignore the trolls and praised him for the way he has handled himself during his recent struggles.