'You need more than 11 players' - Maguire ready to play his part in Man Utd break-in

Harry Maguire spoke about the strength of the Manchester United squad and said he was ready to play his part in their end-of-season break-in.

England international Maguire has largely had to settle for being a squad player this season, having started just six of United's 29 Premier League appearances.

The 30-year-old was brought into the squad in place of Raphael Varane for Saturday's encounter with Everton and helped United to a clean sheet in their 2-0 win.

United are well placed in their battle for a top-four spot in the Premier League, while still in contention for Europa League and FA Cup silverware.

With no less than 16 games to come this season, United captain Maguire says every player will have a role to play.

"We're never going to be successful with 11 players," he told MUTV. "It's the Premier League and we play in all competitions.

"We want to do everything we can in every competition, win more trophies and compete at the highest level in the Premier League. To do that you need more than 11 players."

United welcomed Christian Eriksen after a two-month injury absence against Everton, while Anthony Martial accelerated his recovery with a goal from the substitutes' bench.

Not only does this strengthen Erik ten Hag's choices in midfield and attack, but Maguire believes it also helps to get the most out of other players due to increased competition for places.

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"To bring Christian back, Anthony, they are huge players for us, huge players for the team," he said.

"They can make a difference off the bench, can start games and it just brings a bit more energy to everyone, knowing that the competition for places is strong.

"We have a good team to be able to cope with the demands that have been placed on us in the games we have to play."

Martial scored his fourth league goal of the season in the routine win over Everton after Scott McTominay gave United a first-half lead at Old Trafford.

United dominated the first half in particular, but had only one goal to score, although Maguire believes it was his side's best opening 45 minutes of the season to date .

"There were some good halves - like the second half against Barcelona - but the first half [against Everton] I would probably say is the strongest, that's for sure" , said Maguire.

"If we had come to half-time 4-0, I don't think anyone would have complained. But nothing is ever comfortable in the Premier League. It should have been comfortable, that's for sure.< /p>

"I think we fully deserved the three points. The only thing that was probably missing was more goals."

United host Sevilla in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final on Thursday, while Brighton and Hove Albion await the FA Cup semi-finals on April 23.