The Manchester United defender chose his compatriot over his Old Trafford teammate, as the two Red Devils prepare to clash in the Euro 2016 round of 16 match between Spain and Italy.
The dark horses of Euro 2016 face the underrated giants of the tournament as Belgium take on Italy in Group E
As Europe's football powerhouses name their final 23-man squads for Euro 2016, TheHardTackle looks at five players who will miss the opportunity to represent their country in this summer's tournament in France.