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JOE BERNSTEIN: Harry Maguire is finally sticking up for himself after growing tired of being the national punchbag... by talking up a January move, the Man United defender is taking control of his own destiny

Having been a national punchbag for a couple of years, Harry Maguire decided to come out fighting this week ahead of Friday night's match against Australia and it looks as if the 30-year-old Manchester United and England star is finally ready to put himself first.

After taking the ridicule and abuse from supporters of all kinds, including himself, Maguire has won admiration for the way he's handled it all and there was sympathy as he firmly backed his record, citing his 'ridiculous win percentage' and refusal to 'sit here all my life and play once a month'.