Being booed and jeered every time you come on the pitch or receive the ball is beyond just general criticism.

Granted he hasn’t received anywhere near the levels of hatred that Beckham got, but the treatment of a man who was England’s best defender at more than one tournament, and quite frankly done well for United in his first season, is outrageous.

I think it’s more than fair for people to give their opinion on who should be in a squad, but once it has been picked, and they step over that white line, you back your players no matter what. That’s what a real football fan does.

You could see how much it meant to him to have the fans singing his name during the post match interview, after all the stick he’s been given. It’s great to see him have a resurgence, and long may it continue.