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'Let me off!' - Maguire responds after Man Utd captaincy blunder

Harry Maguire was honoured to captain Manchester United for the first time in their 1-0 Europa League win over Partizan Belgrade, while laughing off a moment of confusion over the pre-match coin toss.

The £80 million defender was given the armband for Thursday's clash in the absence of Ashley Young and back-up skipper David de Gea.

Anthony Martial's penalty just before half-time was enough for United to pick up their first away win in 12 matches in all competitions, moving them top of Group L.

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