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– Manchester United captain Harry Maguire says he has “an important role” to play after the Red Devils beat Real Betis to reach the Europa League quarter-finals.
– Maguire, who started in Thursday’s win, has made just five starts for United since the World Cup.
– He was included in manager Gareth Southgate’s England squad on Thursday.
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– “I have an important role on and off the field at this club and every day I try and make this club succeed whether I’m playing or not,” Maguire said.
– Speaking to BT Sport after United’s 5-1 aggregate win, he added: “Obviously I want to play and start more games, but I’m playing my part on and off the field.
– “It’s nice to get out there and lead the team, which is the most important part for myself and for the group.”
– Maguire joined United for £80m in August 2019 but has struggled for minutes this season with United manager Erik ten Hag preferring new signing Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane at centre-back.
