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Harry Maguire: The road to Old Trafford

However, the 26-year-old’s route to the top has not always been an easy one.

The Sheffield-born star came through the youth system at his hometown club Sheffield United. A resilient, tough-tackling defender, Maguire progressed into the first team at the age of 18 and made his debut for the Blades against Cardiff City in 2011.

The early signs of Harry’s quality were clear to see. Despite being introduced as a half-time substitute in that Championship clash with the Bluebirds, the then teenager was named Man of the Match.

Sadly, that campaign ended in relegation for Sheffield United, yet Maguire, who featured five times in his first season, had impressed the locals at Bramall Lane.