Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has rejected criticism of captain Harry Maguire.

Maguire suffered an error-ridden performance for their Europa League quarterfinal defeat at Sevilla.

"He has an important role, he is the captain, he leads and he communicates with the manager, motivates the team, he's the example in the training space," Ten Hag said.

"'I think we always playing for our future as professional players.

"Every game is a test, every season is a test, you have to earn the right to wear the shirt."