Ten Hag names 'brilliant' player blocking Maguire from starting for Man United

"I’m really happy with Harry Maguire. I think he’s progressing really well and in the games he is playing, he is doing really well," Ten Hag said.

"But we have big competition. Harry is right-footed - a big competitor with Rapha Varane, who is also a brilliant player.

“But that is what we need if we want to restore Manchester United - we need top players but also double the players in every position because we want to play in so many leagues and so many competitions.

“We have certain positions we have a lack of quality and that can’t be, if you want to compete for the highest trophies.

Maguire has just over two years left on his current United contract - with an option for a further 12 months. He has made just eight starts for the Reds this season.