Harry Maguire has declared himself ready to lead Manchester United to plenty more trophies after being told by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that he is a top centre back.
The England international, who joined United from Leicester City in the summer of 2019, has been a regular in the team since his arrival and has been a key figure in the club’s recent resurgence.
Maguire has been praised for his leadership qualities and his ability to organise the defence, and he believes he is now ready to take on a more prominent role in the team.
Speaking to the club’s official website, Maguire said: “I’ve been told by the manager that I’m a top centre back and I’m ready to lead this team to plenty more trophies.
“I’ve been here for a year and a half now and I’ve learned a lot. I’ve been able to develop my game and I feel like I’m in a good place.
“I’m confident in my ability and I’m confident in the team. We’ve got a great group of players here and I’m sure we can achieve great things together.”
Maguire has been a key figure in United’s recent resurgence, helping the team to a third-place finish in the Premier League last season and a place in the Europa League final.
The 27-year-old has also been a regular in the England team, and he believes his experience at international level has helped him to develop as a player.
“Playing for England has been a great experience for me,” he said. “It’s been a great learning curve and I’ve been able to take a lot of the things I’ve learned back to United.
“I’m confident in my ability and I’m confident in the team. We’ve got a great group of players here and I’m sure we can achieve great things together.”
Maguire is now looking forward to the new season and is determined to help United to more success.
“I’m really looking forward to the new season,” he said. “We’ve got a great squad and I’m sure we can achieve great things.
“I’m ready to lead this team to plenty more trophies and I’m sure we can do it.”