Harry Maguire told off for speaking out on World Cup snubbing

Harry Maguire has been told to keep his thoughts to himself about his World Cup snubbing.

The Manchester United defender shared he was "shocked and gutted" not to be selected for the England squad, having been chosen for the last two World Cups.

Former Scotland manager Gordon Strachan feels Maguire should have taken a moment to consider whether to express his opinions.

Speaking with PlayUK, Strachan said: "With social media now, I'm sure Harry Maguire had to think about his followers. But sometimes it's better just to keep your thoughts to yourself.

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"His status with the fans and people like myself is high because he gets on and does his job.

"We should allow him that moment to let off steam. I can see the disappointment because this might have been his last chance to get to a World Cup."

Maguire insisted that he has no plans to retire from international football after being omitted from the 26-man squad.

Speaking on Gary Lineker's Rest Is Football World Cup podcast, Maguire disclosed that Thomas Tuchel informed players of his decisions via FaceTime.

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Maguire said: "He FaceTimed everyone. It was quite an awkward call.

"I received a text saying can I speak to you about 4pm.

"It is quite a unique way of doing it, and it must be quite hard because he can see everyone's reactions."

Maguire immediately made his feelings known to the England boss.

"I said straight away I was really disappointed," he continued.

"I thought I did enough to be in the squad and thought I could have helped and had a part to play on and off the pitch."

According to Maguire, Tuchel explained that he had remained loyal to the defenders who had featured prominently during the early stages of his tenure.

"He said he can't give me an excuse, but he had gone with the four lads who got him through the autumn," Maguire revealed.

The former Leicester City star felt confident of securing a place after impressing during England's March camp before finishing the season strongly with Manchester United.

"It was tough to take," he admitted.

"I did think I would be in the squad after being selected for the March camp under him for the first time.

"I did really well in both games and then went back to Manchester United and finished the season really strongly."

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