Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is ready to fight to keep the club captaincy.
Maguire hasn't yet had the chance to meet manager Erik Ten Hag, who is on holiday before starting his regime on June 27.
But showdown discussions are on the agenda once he joins United's pre-season party after finishing England duty and enjoying a break of his own, says the Daily Star.
The 29-year-old was made somewhat of a scapegoat for United's worst-ever Premier League season. But his confidence-shot performances and lack of vocality in the media prompted supporters in their masses to call for him to surrender the captain's armband under Ten Hag.
Maguire isn't ready to lay down, though, and will clarify his role in the Dutchman's plans when he returns to Carrington for pre-season. Due to his international involvement this month, he is expected to be a part of the later wave returning in early July rather than 25 days' time.
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