ERIK TEN HAG heaped praise on Harry Maguire following his performance against Everton.
Manchester United beat the Toffees 2-0 at Old Trafford thanks to goals from Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial.
The defence did a fine job of keeping Everton at bay and Maguire, 30, was at the centre of the backline.
The England international has come under fire during the last couple of seasons for his inconsistent displays for the Red Devils.
But he impressed Ten Hag with his most recent outing, leading the Manchester United manager to hint that the defender could still yet have a future at Old Trafford.
He said: "Maguire was dominating, dictating.
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"This is a different Harry to what I've seen in the first weeks and months.
"He's taking so much initiative, dominating his opponent, stepping in, bringing passes.
"So a really great performance".
The defender has been on the fringe of the squad this season, having only made 12 appearances in the Premier League.
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He has fallen behind Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez in the pecking order.
Ten Hag has even often opted to use Luke Shaw as a centre-back ahead of Maguire when
Maguire has been linked with an exit from the club this summer with West Ham and former side Leicester City being talked up as potential destinations.
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