‘I put the team miles before myself’: Harry Maguire insists he still wants to play a big role at Man United but accepts there’s competition under Erik ten Hag as he stars in just his fifth start of the season in 2-0 win over Leeds
- Man United Captain Harry Maguire made a rare start in the win over Leeds
- Despite his struggles, the 29-year-old claims the team comes before him
- Maguire says United were after ‘revenge’ following the midweek draw
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has insisted he still has a role to play at the club after the win over Leeds.
The 29-year-old defender made just his fifth Premier League start of the season as United continued their good form at Elland Road.
And Maguire says despite his lack of playing time, the team comes first after picking up three points in a ‘tough place’.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: ‘Winning the game is the most important, I’m captain of the team and I put the team miles before myself.
‘Whether I’m playing or not I want the team to win and be successful so it’s been a good season up until now, still a lot of improvement and the big games but it’s nice to come here, get a clean sheet and a victory and it’s a good one for the fans.
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has paid tribute to team-mates and supporters
The 29-year-old defender made just his fifth Premier League start of the season in Leeds
‘We know coming to Elland Road is going to be a tough place, there’s going to be times where they have a little bit of momentum and it came early in both halves.
‘We had to dig in the second half as well but we focused, we knew that our quality would come through so we knew that we had to battle and fight for every ball and keep the ball out of our net.
‘It’s credit to the lads and their spirit. We know how important this victory is to our fans, having not got it in the week. We were disappointed and we knew today was about revenge and we got that.’
Manchester United continued their good form thanks to two late goals at Elland Road
Marcus Rashford continued his remarkable form to give United the lead with a second header in a week against Leeds 10 minutes from time.
Substitute Alejandro Garnacho sealed the win with a powerful effort to beat Illan Meslier at the near post five minutes later.
Erik ten Hag’s side will return to action on Thursday when they take on LaLiga leaders Barcelona in the Europa League.
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