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Micah Richards questions criticism of Harry Maguire after his cupped-ears celebration which Roy Keane labelled as 'embarrassing'... with ex-Man City ace defending England international showing 'real passion' after scoring

Micah Richards has questioned the widespread criticism of Harry Maguire after his goal celebration which Roy Keane branded as 'embarrassing'.

The Manchester United defender cupped his ears and put his fingers in his ears in an apparent riposte to his critics after scoring the opener in a World Cup qualifier against Albania on Friday, which England eventually won 5-0.

But ex-Manchester City ace Richards took to Twitter to insist Maguire was just displaying his personality and showing 'real passion' after scoring his sixth international goal.

Harry Maguire headed home to give England the lead against Albania after nine minutes
The United man ran away and cupped his ears in celebration after his headed finish

People: Footballers are like robots, they have no personality!