Captain Harry Maguire's role in Manchester United's Carabao Cup celebrations showed his quality as a leader.

The England defender has been absent from the Red Devils' side for most of the season.

However, he did come on as a substitute in the final, and eventually lifted the trophy with Bruno Fernandes after United's 2-0 win over Newcastle.

“It was not my perspective from the celebrations, everyone was involved, everyone was happy," said United manager Erik ten Hag of Maguire and the rest of the squad.

“They had the idea we did it collectively, it was not individual, it was the performance of the whole team, the whole squad."

“Let's make myself clear, we didn't win it with 11 players, we won with a squad and I think the squad, the whole season is so important," he added.

“Every time players come in it – if it's for a whole game, minutes, a couple of games, also during games we can change dynamics – we do it with many more than 11 players.

“I count on them and know they will be ready. Every time they play they take responsibility and it's about that but you also have to fight for your position. There are great months and great games ahead of us, also for Maguire. When he plays well he can come into the team."