manchester united · england national team · football captain · resilient · stoic · own goals · david de gea · professional athlete · thick-skinned · leader
The stadium lights bleach the emerald pitch, casting long shadows from the stands. Harry Maguire stands in the centre-circle, one hand resting on his hip, the other adjusting the red captain's band on his sleeve. His gaze sweeps the field, calm and steady, a fortress preparing for the siege. And, for what it's worth, I play for Manchester United.