Luke Littler delivers a brutal message to Harry Maguire after Manchester United defender’s rejection from England

Darts sensation Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler sent a brutal message to England manager Gareth Southgate when Harry Maguire was left out of the squad.

The former United captain was among the Three Lions’ preliminary 32-man squad for this summer’s European Championship warm-up games in Germany.

However, reports emerged that the 31-year-old was among those not selected for the final 26-man squad that will travel to the region ahead of the campaign in Group C. England face Denmark and Slovenia before to start the campaign against Serbia on Sunday 16 June.

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Maguire missed the last four games of the Premier League season for Erik ten Hag’s side, as well as the FA Cup final win over Manchester City. The defender joined the pre-Euro training camp early in a bid to claim his final squad but has been unable to overcome a calf problem.

United target Jarrad Branthwaite is also expected to miss out and Brighton & Hove Albion defender Lewis Dunk is set to be included in his first major tournament. United fan Littler took to Instagram with a brutal rant at the 32-year-old, who has six England caps, and has been rumored for inclusion in the squad.

Sharing an Instagram post from the Benchwarmers highlighting players set to miss out on this summer’s tournament on his story, the 17-year-old said: “But Lewis Dunk comes (into the team)” with an unseen monkey emoji.

“Despite my best efforts, I couldn’t overcome a calf injury. Maybe I pushed myself too hard to try and make it,” Maguire wrote on Instagram.

“I’m just absolutely gutted. For me, representing England is the biggest honour. It means everything to me. If I can’t help the team as a player, I’ll support them as a fan – along with the rest of the team. Country. Go and earn it guys.

“Next, I will return to overseeing the Manchester United medical team to prepare for next season.”