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Harry Maguire’s substitute look in Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Brentford on Saturday marked a particular milestone for the defender.
It was Maguire’s two hundredth displaying in a purple shirt and while the group’s efficiency received’t dwell lengthy within the reminiscence, the centre-back might be happy with his achievement.
The 31-year-old sat down with the membership’s official channel to replicate in a few of his stand-out moments since becoming a member of from Leicester in 2021.
It’s not all been plain crusing for the England man however issues did get off to the proper begin, beating Chelsea by 4 targets to nil on his debut, a day he nonetheless calls the “largest spotlight.”
“It was a fantastic event, enjoying at Outdated Trafford in entrance of the followers,” he stated. “It was a sunny day in opposition to Chelsea and to get the 4-0 victory on my debut is one thing I’ll always remember. It was a second with all my family and friends within the stand and a extremely proud day for myself.
“The stress of the opening day of the season is at all times the one, as gamers, you are feeling probably the most nervous in a season. You’ve had that interval of low season and to go on the market (on) my debut, (at) Outdated Trafford (in that) ambiance was unbelievable,” he stated.
United’s rip-roaring defeat of Manchester Metropolis within the ultimate recreation earlier than the COVID lock down is one other day Maguire appeared again on, describing the ambiance as “among the finest I’ve ever performed in.”
Maguire lastly lifted a trophy for the membership final season, successful the Carabao Cup in opposition to Newcastle after coming so shut with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer within the Europa League ultimate of 2021.
“Clearly, lifting the Carabao Cup as nicely was an enormous second for me. This membership calls for successful trophies.
We received crushed in a Europa League ultimate below Ole in a penalty shootout, which was powerful to take. However to (win a trophy) in Erik’s first season was actually spectacular. The lads did a fantastic job and totally deserved a trophy,” stated Maguire.
The centre-back has loved considerably of a return to type this season after trying like his days have been numbered at Outdated Trafford final summer time.
In what has been a tough marketing campaign for the membership total, Maguire has confirmed his capabilities and does nonetheless have an opportunity to finish strongly and add to his trophy depend with the membership nonetheless within the FA Cup.
United shall be anticipated to achieve the showpiece ultimate, having been drawn in opposition to Championship aspect Coventry Metropolis, within the semis – a tie that takes place on April 21.
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