Goal-hero Harry vows to kick on after a 'difficult' spell in career

HARRY Maguire has admitted he was delighted to score the match-winner for United against FC Copenhagen – and he also vowed to kick on after a difficult period in his career.

- STEVEN RAILSTON

Erik ten Hag said the game against the Danes was a must-win for the Reds, but the away side looked like the better team from the first whistle and they hit the post just a few minutes into the contest.

United’s first-half performance was poor and the decision was made to replace Sofyan Amrabat at half-time with Christian Eriksen, who immediately made an impact and provided the team with control in midfield.

Eriksen’s influence was obvious and gradually United began to create more chances and ask questions of Copenhagen, which led to the breakthrough moment in the 71st minute thanks to a headed goal from Maguire.

It was Eriksen’s cross that fashioned the opportunity for Maguire and his goal looked to be the matchwinner until Scott McTominay conceded a penalty in the last seconds of the four minutes of stoppage time.