Sheffield United: Manchester United's Harry Maguire opens up on his early days as a Blade - and why he feels he'll get a better reception at Bramall Lane than he did from Leicester City fans

The £80m Old Trafford and England star began his career at United, after joining their academy as a youngster. He played over 160 times for United’s first team in League One before joining Hull City, and later played for Leicester and England before his big-money move in the summer.

Maguire was booed by some Leicester fans when the two sides met earlier this season, but the defender is expecting a warmer welcome this weekend when he returns to Bramall Lane in Red Devils colours.

“I’ll be back at Bramall Lane and I'm sure I’ll get a better reception than I did from the Leicester fans when they came to Old Trafford!” Maguire said.

“They've been great with me ever since, the Sheffield United fans, so I’ve got a lot to thank them for. The crowd got right on my side [from the start].

“Sheffield United have started great in the Premier League but, when we play them, it’s going to be business for me.

“I’ll be trying to get the three points off them but then hope they win every other game, apart from the ones against us.”

Maguire made his United debut towards the end of the season they were relegated from the Championship, but established himself as virtually an ever-present in League One alongside Neill Collins at the heart of United’s defence.

“I’ve been really lucky to have had a lot of experience in terms of playing games,” Maguire added.

“I played 50 games for three or four seasons at Sheffield United, every year.

“That's something I really love doing. I love playing. For me, the best way to learn is by playing games.

“I’ve been fortunate, in terms of the managers I’ve played for, that they've all picked me to start. Especially in my younger days, when it’s harder as a young centre-back to get your chance to go and play.”