Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag says centre-back Harry Maguire had a very good World Cup with England.
Performances that he would also like to see in the Premier League as soon as they resume at the end of December.
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Maguire (29) lost his starting spot with the Mancunians in August, but that didn't stop him from starting every national team game in Qatar, including the quarter-final against France ( 1-2).
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Obviously he's good enough to play at the highest level
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He had a bad spell in Manchester.
When he plays for England he is always good.
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We want him to bring that level back to Manchester, and on the pitch.
He had a very good World Cup.
He was very solid.
When he plays with confidence like now, he's hugely important to us and that's what everyone expects of him.
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Back to business for Manchester United on December 21, with a League Cup match against Burnley, before receiving Nottingham Forest a week later in the league.