Maguire intent on creating more Euro memories

HARRY MAGUIRE has created some special memories over the past fortnight and is targeting more after Manchester United moved within touching distance of the Europa League final at the end of a season he admits was a “mess” in the middle.

- By SIMON PEACH

After the makeshift striker headed home to secure a jaw-dropping 5-4 extra-time quarter-final win against Lyon, the 32-year-old centre-back produced a momentum-changing moment of magic on the wing on Thursday at Athletic Bilbao.

Maguire’s neat footwork, composure and fine cross led to Casemiro’s opener in the semi-final first leg at a stunned San Mames.

The 3-0 win puts them on course to return to Bilbao for the May 21 finale against likely opponents Tottenham.

Europa League glory would not only secure silverware but much-needed Champions League qualification for a side sat 14th in the Premier League having started slowly with Erik ten Hag and stumbled under successor Ruben Amorim.