Harry Maguire has made it clear he doesn't want to remain a bench warmer at Manchester United.
United continued their fine form as they managed to break down Reading's resolve to win 3-1 in the FA Cup fourth round tie on Saturday. A Casemiro double and a lovely Fred flick sealed the 3-1 win.
Maguire came into the side for his first start since the 3-0 win over Bournemouth. The captain has slipped down the pecking order at centre-back, not just behind Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane but Victor Lindelof and even Luke Shaw as well.
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It's a predicament he doesn't want to stay in for long. He told ITV: "I’m a player, 29-years-old, and I haven’t really been in this position in my career so it’s a position that I don’t want to get used to, but it’s part of the parcel of football. I’m working hard everyday, I’m pushing, I’m training well, and when my chance comes I need to take it.
"We know at this club we need competition for places, we have some top centre-backs at this club so I think we’re all good from now until the end of the season."
Maguire was pleased with his display and promised he will be ready whenever called upon. "I feel like I’ve looked after myself - I think it’s two-and-a-half weeks since my last start - so I’ve been working hard in training," he added.
"The lads who’ve been playing have been doing well so when I get the opportunity I need to take it and make sure we win. It was nice to be out there helping the lads and I’m ready when my chance comes."
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