HARRY MAGUIRE wiped away his World Cup tears to congratulate Hull City on their Premier League return.

Hull secured a ticket back to the top-flight for the first time in nearly ten years after pipping to a 1-0 win in the final.

NINTCHDBPICT001083483534Harry Maguire celebrated Hull City’s win on Instagram Credit: Instagram @harrymaguire93 Hull City v Middlesbrough, EFL Sky Bet Championship, Play Off Final - 23 May 2026Hull secured promotion back to the Prem after beating Middlesbrough in the play-off final Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Harry MaguireThe Man Utd star impressed at Hull City over ten years ago Credit: PA:Press Association England v Japan - International FriendlyThe England international missed out on a spot in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad Credit: Getty

Oli McBurnie found the back of the net in the 94th minute to consign Boro for another season in the second-flight.

The former Hull ace wished the promoted side well, he wrote: “Up the tigers.”

Maguire, 33, spent three seasons with the Tigers, making 74 appearances between 2014 and 2017.

He signed for a bargain £2.5million from Sheffield United before securing a £17m transfer to

He was a part of a historic double signing, walking into the KC Stadium alongside soon-to-be star Andy Robertson.

Maguire was even sent away on loan to in the latter half of the 2014/15 season.

Under boss , the England mainstay earned a promotion to club captain, laying the foundations for an impressive stretch with .

The Three Lions star – with 66 caps and seven goals – was snubbed by new England boss who announced his World Cup squad selection on Friday.

, , and were amongst the other big names missing out on the North American trip.

And Maguire – who was recalled in March by the Three Lions’ head coach – has been active on social media since missing out, posting a sunny picture of his omelette breakfast at the Carrington HQ.

But other members of the Maguire clan are not so happy with Tuchel’s decision to not include the centre-back.

said: “Beyond devastated for you. There was nothing else you could have possibly done to prove your worth.

“I don’t need to tell you how admired you are, just a shame you were up against a single opinion.”

Meanwhile his mum Zoe did not hold back, blasting: “Absolutely disgusted. You couldn’t have done any more. Hold your head high . . . Disgraceful.”

And sibling Joe was equally unsparing, saying: “This might possibly be the worst decision I’ve ever seen in my life.”