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Daniel Orme

Erik ten Hag provides positive Harry Maguire verdict amid warning to Man Utd star

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has hailed Harry Maguire for his progress as he attempts to stage an Old Trafford renaissance.

Still the most expensive defender in world football, the former Leicester centre-back has endured a difficult campaign under the Dutch coach. The 30-year-old has made 24 appearances for the Red Devils this term - just 12 of those being starts.

Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane have been preferred at the heart of defence by Ten Hag for the majority of the season. Maguire, though, has forced himself back into contention over recent weeks by leading United into the Europa League quarter-finals with a convincing aggregate victory against Real Betis.

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