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George Smith

Manchester United told to strip Harry Maguire of captaincy and hand David de Gea the armband

Former defender Paul Parker believes Harry Maguire should be stripped of the Manchester United captaincy and it should be awarded to goalkeeper David de Gea instead.

Maguire, who joined United from Leicester City in August 2019, has found himself under increasing pressure from a growing number of supporters in recent weeks following a difficult 2021/22 campaign.

After playing a key role in England's run to the final of the European Championship last summer, the centre-back, who turns 29 next month, has struggled to live up to his usual high standards, sparking constant questions about his future at Old Trafford.

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