Harry Maguire has thanked the Manchester United fans for singing his name after he netted the winner in his side’s 1-0 victory over Kobenhavn on Tuesday.
A long-time target for criticism, Maguire is no longer a regular starter at Old Trafford but has enjoyed a positive string of performances under Erik ten Hag, culminating in the winning goal against Kobenhavn – a result sealed after a stoppage-time penalty save from another under-pressure figure, Andre Onana.
Maguire’s strike was met with a chorus of praise from supporters, and the centre-back was ecstatic that his positive form has not gone unappreciated.
“It is amazing,” he told TNT Sports after the match. “When you are not on your game it gets picked up, but I am really proud and pleased how I have acted over this six to 12 months.
“I have been given an opportunity and I want to help the team and get the club back to where it should be.”
Reflecting on the game, Maguire added: “We have got to be more clinical, we had numerous counter-attacks and we didn’t give them a chance in the second-half.
“The first-half was really poor, it was not perfect but an important win.”
Maguire was keen to dedicate the win to the late Sir Bobby Charlton, who passed away this week and was the subject of an emotional tribute from both United and Kobenhavn before the match.
“It was meant to be,” the centre-back insisted. “We were meant to win the game, a magnificent save and a win dedicated to Sir Bobby and his family.
“It has been a tough week for us away at Sheffield United and losing someone like Sir Bobby, it affects the cub and the dressing room. But really pleased we could get the win tonight.”
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