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Harry Maguire: Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is 'happy' the defender is staying at the club

Erik ten Hag says he is happy Harry Maguire is staying at Manchester United - and that the defender must now fight for his position in the squad.

Maguire, who made eight Premier League starts last season, was set to join West Ham but a £30m move fell through.

The England defender, 30, wants to play regularly again, and Dutch manager Ten Hag says he should grab his chance when it arrives.

"[Maguire] knows what I expect from a centre half. He can do it," he said.

"He has the abilities to do it, so he has to show it.