ATHENS: Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been sentenced to 21 months and 10 days in jail after being found guilty of assaulting police officers, corruption and other charges by a Greek court.

The England international, who announced he would appeal, was arrested on Thursday after a fight at a nightclub in Mykonos.

He was charged with physical assault and attempted bribery, in which Maguire denied all charges.

“Following today’s hearing, I instructed my team of lawyers to inform the court that I will appeal.

“I remain steadfast and confident that I am innocent in this matter – and that if anything happens to me, my family and friends are victims,” ​​said Maguire, who did not attend the trial.

According to media reports, a fight broke out after Maguire claimed his sister Daisy was injected with drugs.

Maguire was detained along with his brother and friend at the police station, where he allegedly tried to offer bribes to be released.

The 27-year-old defender, who has 26 England caps, was detained for two nights in a lockup before returning over the weekend.

“Following this development, I confirm that Harry Maguire has been dropped from the England squad for the match against Iceland and Denmark,” said England manager Gareth Southgate.