Man Utd star Harry Maguire opens up on his relationship with Man City rival John Stones

Harry Maguire has opened up on his relationship with John Stones who he calls a “good pal” regardless of their membership rivalry.

The 2 centre-halves each ply their trades in Manchester – however on reverse sides of town.

Maguire and Stones performed alongside one another for England in opposition to Albania and are tipped to crew up on the Euros this summer time.

They’ve skilled related rises over the previous 5 years and every moved to Manchester for giant charges.

That got here with lofty expectations, Stones particularly has needed to overcome powerful instances at Metropolis.

And Maguire claims the scrutiny they each discover themselves beneath has led to a powerful bond.

“We all the time converse away from soccer. He is an excellent pal,” stated the United skipper. “I grew up with him, I grew up enjoying in opposition to him when he was at Barnsley.

“We’re not removed from one another the place we truly grew up and lived and are available by way of. Whenever you play centre again particularly, week in, week out you are going to have some ups, you are going have some downs, you are going to be at fault.

“You are not going to go all through your profession with out being at fault for targets, so that you get scrutinised once you play within the Premier League so that you count on that.

“It is about how sturdy you might be mentally and how one can come by way of it. I am happy to see John. He is again enjoying and again enjoying with confidence, again enjoying rather well. For myself, I really feel precisely the identical.”

Stones has been integral for a Metropolis facet that look set to win a 3rd league title beneath Pep Guardiola.

United had been the closest challenges and Maguire has joked that he needs Stones to play properly – however with out successful video games.

“We spoke to one another by way of instances the place it is powerful,” he added.

“We spoke when it was powerful and we converse when it is going properly. Like I say, I am shut with John. I need him to play in addition to you possibly can with out successful soccer matches, if attainable!”