I Feel Vindicated, Says Resurgent Maguire

Manchester United Defender, Harry Maguire says he feels vindicated over his decision to stay and fight for his place at the club after forcing his way back into Erik ten Hag’s team.

The 30-year-old England centre-back’s future appeared to lie away from Old Trafford as Westham had a bid accepted for him but he ended up staying put.

After starting the season on the bench, Maguire has won back his place, starting the club’s past eight matches in all competitions.

Asked if it feels like personal vindication for staying at United, he said: “Of course. I played a few games last year, 16 or 17 starts, and I felt like I performed really well in the games I played in. I just didn’t play as many as I would have liked.

“On the other hand, Rapha (Varane) and Licha (Lisandro Martinez) were playing brilliantly and kept numerous clean sheets. I had to bide my time and be patient.

“I had two or three opportunities last season to get a run of games but I broke down with illness, I broke down with injuries twice, so I never got the rhythm and never got the run of games that I could prove myself to the manager.

“I have got that now, I am really enjoying my football and I really enjoy playing for this club.”