Soccer-Maguire calls on fans to back England in build-up to World Cup


Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - Group C - Italy v England - San Siro, Milan, Italy - September 23, 2022 England's Harry Maguire reacts REUTERS/Alberto Lingria

(Reuters) - England defender Harry Maguire urged supporters to stick with the team after a 1-0 Nations League defeat to Italy, stressing that the support of the fans is crucial with this year's World Cup on the horizon.

Friday's defeat in Italy relegated England from the Nations League top tier after a campaign in which they lost twice to Hungary - including 4-0 at Wembley - and once to Italy along with two scrambled draws.

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