Erik ten Hag: Captaincy doesn’t guarantee Harry Maguire a starting role

Ten Hag says the captain’s armband does not guarantee Maguire a starting role as Manchester United’s manager spoke enthusiastically about the 'immense' stature of Raphael Varane

NO GUARANTEES: Manchester United's captain Harry Maguire is not guaranteed a starting position. Pic: Ian Hodgson/PA Wire

Erik ten Hag says the captain’s armband does not guarantee Harry Maguire a starting role as Manchester United’s manager spoke enthusiastically about the “immense” stature of Raphael Varane.

Last season was one to forget for all connected to Old Trafford, where a porous defence shipped 57 goals — the club’s worst-ever tally for a single Premier League campaign.