One United man can hold his head high after post-match comments show his resilient character and commitment

What’s even more commendable aside from his performance, though, is that he had missed most of the squad’s training sessions in the week leading up to the game due to an injury concern. It was evident throughout United’s draw with Bournemouth that Maguire was playing through pain, yet did all he could to ensure he was available to start on Sunday.

Maguire’s commitment to the cause is highly commendable

Erik ten Hag had confirmed the defender’s struggles in last Friday’s press conference, telling reporters: “Harry, all game against Bournemouth, he struggled, he had an issue, he had a small injury, he didn’t train this week so far. But now he’s back on the pitch. So, we expect him today back in the team training. He will be available I think, I hope, for Sunday.”

As such, when the Reds’ place in the FA Cup final was set in stone, Maguire’s resilient character shone through in his post-match interview with MUTV.

“We don’t feel amazing at the moment,” he admitted. “Maybe tomorrow morning we’ll wake up and realise we’re in another cup final. It’s a really strange game.

“Listen, we couldn’t have got on that coach tonight had we lost that game. It would have been unacceptable.

“I always put the club first. I haven’t really trained this week.”