Harry Maguire sends message to Manchester United teammates ahead of Carabao Cup final

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Harry Maguire has urged his Manchester United teammates to enjoy the occasion this afternoon as they face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final.

United can end a six-year trophy drought at Wembley by getting their hands on the cup, but face a Newcastle side equally desperate after going 68 years without major domestic silverware.

The pair played out a 0-0 draw in October, and today's meeting is expected to be equally tight and tense. Club captain Maguire is likely to start on the bench, with Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane having established themselves as Erik ten Hag's first-choice pairing.

But the 29-year-old brings into the dressing room valuable big-game experience, having played in the Euro 2020 final with England. ALSO READ: United squad vs Newcastle includes Marcus Rashford “Go out and enjoy it," Maguire told his teammates via MUTV. "Play with lots of intensity and take it all in really.