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'Maguire is a top player and he's got the right attitude' - £80m signing 'deserved' Man Utd captaincy, says Robson

Harry Maguire fully "deserved" to be named Manchester United's new permanent captain in January, according to Bryan Robson, who has described the club's record signing as a "top player".

United forked out £80 million to lure Maguire to Old Trafford last summer after months of speculation, making him the world's most expensive defender in the process.

The 27-year-old has been the first name on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team sheet ever since, racking up 42 appearances across all competitions while also contributing two goals and three assists.

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Solskjaer was forced to pick a new captain after Ashley Young was sold to Inter in January, and did not hesitate to turn to Maguire, who has led by example throughout the 2019-20 campaign.