Garth Crooks has praised Manchester United central defender Harry Maguire for his performance against Leeds United at Elland Road at the weekend.
Manchester United got the better of Leeds 4-2 away from home in the Premier League on Sunday.
England international central defender Maguire started the match and scored the opening goal for the Red Devils.
Former Tottenham Hotspur forward Crooks has included Maguire in his BBC Premier League Team of the Week and has praised the Manchester United defender.
Crooks wrote on BBC Sport: “The England centre-back has been under severe scrutiny this season, taking a fair amount of stick as a consequence. However, the Man Utd skipper has not buckled under pressure.
“He’s also the occasional whipping boy for United’s poor performances, particularly when Paul Pogba is not on the field, but he’s not allowed it to get to him or affect his performances.
“His goal against Leeds epitomised his determination and character as he outfought Diego Llorente to nod home United’s opener.
“This was a big win for United and although they didn’t keep a clean sheet, Maguire played his part in an impressive victory away from home in atrocious conditions.”
Manchester United are fourth in the Premier League table at the moment and are rated at 13/8 on Betfair to finish in the Champions League places this season.
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