Manchester United news LIVE: Harry Maguire declares he can handle the pressure and Richard Arnold steps in to ‘de-escalate’ Jadon Sancho issue

Harry Maguire has a refreshing take on the abuse he has received from fans in the wake of his own goal against Scotland, saying it relieves the pressure on his team-mates.

The centre-back has received mockery from fans for performances both at home and on foreign shores in recent history – some of which goes way too far – but the 30-year-old maintains an optimistic and dignified outlook.

Read Craig Hope’s report below.

Manchester United football director John Murtough and CEO Richard Arnold have waded in to try and cool the air between Jadon Sancho and Erik ten Hag.

The two publicly fell out when United’s manage publicly criticised the winger’s training performance, something to which the 23-year-old responded via a social media post with his own views.

Now the two influential executives have thrown themselves in to try and resolve the situation before it spirals out of control.

Manchester United have named their 25-man Premier League squad – and Antony is in it.

Clubs confirmed their teams for England’s top footballing competition yesterday.

Who is in? Who is out? See details on their full squad below.

Hello and welcome to Mail Sport’s live blog of all the updates coming out of Old Trafford and Carrington on this fine Thursday.

We’ve got all sorts to get stuck into, including Harry Maguire’s defiant reaction to his critics, Richard Arnold’s attempt to be the balm to the scorching Jadon Sancho situation, and news from international football which will affect the club’s season ahead.