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Man Utd boss Solskjaer explains going with Maguire over De Gea as captain

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says Harry Maguire is a future permanent captain after impressing in their win over Brighton.

Maguire was handed the armband ahead of David de Gea for United's 3-1 victory at Old Trafford on Sunday.

“Harry is captain material," said Solskjaer.

"So is David. David's been here and done it many, many times, but Harry's come in and been excellent in the dressing room and on the pitch and that was decision.

“But he can become the long-term one."

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