The Manchester United captain Harry Maguire is currently out in Dubai recharging his batteries thanks to the Premier League winter break. Yesterday he was playing a round of Golf with Manchester United fan Rory McIlroy and the Northern Irish man had some interesting things to say about the Red Devils captain;

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“I saw him on the range this morning,” McIlroy said. “I was rushing to the first tee because I was late so I didn’t get a chance to see him hit any. It’s great to have those lads out here.

“[He] seems like a great leader. Seems like a great motivator, the sort of personality that you would want to captain a football team and someone you look up to.

“He’s actually a lot bigger than I realised standing besides him. Like standing next to him, he’s a big lad. I wouldn’t want to get tackled by him, that’s for sure.

“Good to see him out here and hopefully, I think the break for everyone involved is probably needed, and they can get back and be refreshed and send the season well.”