Harry Maguire ‘showing he can do the job’ – Erik ten Hag

Ten Hag sees Maguire and Varane as being in direct competition for the right side of central defence.

Harry Maguire is firmly back in favour. Pic: Kieran Cleeves/PA

Harry Maguire will report for England duty next week re-established as a first-choice defender for Manchester United.

When Gareth Southgate’s squad met up in October Maguire had made only two starts for Erik ten Hag’s side all season but he has been ever-present in the starting XI since, usually in a partnership with veteran Jonny Evans as Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof have had to bide their time.