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A Tory backbencher was forced to backtrack today after a horrific own goal attack on England star Marcus Rashford over his missed Euro 2020 penalty.
Dover MP Natalie Elphicke suggested the Manchester United star should have practiced spot kicks instead of campaigning for free meals for deprived schoolchildren during lockdown.
She made the remark in a Tory MP WhatsApp group after the Three Lions' Euro 2020 defeat on penalties to Italy at Wembley last night.
Manchester United striker Rashford was one of three England players to miss in the deciding shoot-out in the Three Lions' first major final in 55 years.
In a message first revealed by GB News, Mrs Elphicke told other Tories: 'They lost - would it be ungenerous to suggest Rashford should have spent more time perfecting his game and less time playing politics.(sic)'
But today, after her comments were leaked and widely criticised she took to Twitter to heap praise on the team.
'Last night I shared the frustration and heartbreak of millions of England fans,' she said.
'The team gave their all. Congratulations and onwards to the World Cup!'
