'He works his tail off': Harry Maguire names Scott McTominay as the only Manchester United player to surprise him in training
Scott McTominay has been named as the player who is head and shoulders above his Manchester United team-mates in training.
This is stated by the Red Devils center back Harry Maguirewho has praised the professionalism and dedication of the Scottish international.
And his hard work has clearly paid off, as McTominay has ten goals and three assists in 42 appearances in all competitions this season.
Only United captain Bruno Fernandez and front Rasmus Hojlund He has scored more goals than the 27-year-old.
Maguire, who has been appointed in England's provisional squad for Euro 2024 Despite suffering a minor muscle injury, he spoke to talkSPORT's Michael Gray ahead of the FA Cup final against Manchester City on Saturday. live on talkSPORT.
The former Sunderland left-back asked who Carrington's best manager is, to which the defender replied: “I think I would always choose Scott McTominay.
“It probably won't surprise people, but he trains brilliantly and covers great distances.
“He works his tail off and he's always in the gym doing (extra sessions), so I'll go with Scotty.”
Former Leicester star Maguire also stated that the future looks good for United, despite the club finishing the campaign in eighth place: his lowest result in the Premier League.
Maguire praised the youngsters Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoowith United Academy graduates aiming for greatness.
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He commented: “They have been magnificent this season, they have reached a situation where we have not performed as well as we would have liked.
“We are nowhere near where we should be in the Premier League.
“So they've come into a difficult situation, in a difficult season, in a difficult environment, and they've handled themselves brilliantly.
“So if we can take the positives from the season, we have an incredible cup final to look forward to.
“But also the young people have arrived and have shown great moments throughout the season, that gives us a bright future.”
He added: “They've come into a really difficult season, we've had our problems – a ridiculous amount of injuries – and they've gone into it.”
“It probably hasn't been the best atmosphere, because at this club we haven't won as many football games as we should.
“But it will make them stronger, it will make them better and I'm sure they will have a great future at this club.”
