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Gary Neville believes Harry Maguire is still an 'emerging leader' at Manchester United but has no doubt he will develop into a very good captain.
The former United defender turned television pundit says Maguire's sluggish form in the early weeks of the season can be explained by a heavy workload of games over several years and 'post Euros syndrome' after England's loss to Italy in the final.
Maguire placed his fingers in his ears while celebrating his goal during England's World Cup qualifying win over Albania last Friday, a response to the criticism he has received for his form.
Gary Neville fears that United captain Harry Maguire is suffering from burn-out this season
Neville described Maguire as an 'emerging leader' but feels he will develop into a good skipper
Maguire's fingers-in-ears celebration after scoring for England against Albania was criticised
Speaking exclusively to Sportsmail, Neville said: 'When I saw him do that I thought he would get criticism but whatever you need to do, Harry, to be you and get your confidence and authority back, you go for it.
'It's part of his learning. Harry Maguire is an emerging leader but is not there yet.
'I thought he was getting the United dressing room in the palm of his hand at the end of last season. I could feel it and hear him on the pitch with no fans in. He
