Erik ten Hag has hailed Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, insisting he was "dominating" Sheffield United's attackers on Saturday.

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• Man Utd won 2-1
• Maguire excellent in defence
• Centre-back impressed his manager

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Maguire was exceptional against the Blades in the heart of the Red Devils' defence, as Ten Hag's side pulled off a narrow 2-1 win. The centre-back has returned to the team in recent weeks, playing back-to-back Premier League games, first against Brentford and then Sheffield United.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Maguire enjoyed a sterling outing at Bramall Lane; no player won more aerial duels (5), or touched the ball on more occasions (106). Ten Hag was delighted with the England international's performance, as it came after questions were asked over Maguire's inclusion in Gareth Southgate's England squad, and indeed in United's XI.

• WHAT THEY SAID

  Ten Hag told reporters: "Harry is playing like we want him to play: very proactive, out of possession, dominating his opponent, stepping in when necessary, reading the game."

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  WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  United play Copenhagen in the Champions League in midweek before facing Manchester City in the Premier League next weekend.

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