Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has admitted that he would ideally like to feature on a more regular basis for the 20-time English champions.
The 30-year-old made just his eighth Premier League start of the season in Sunday's clash with Fulham at Old Trafford.
Maguire played the full 90 minutes of what proved to be a 2-1 success for the Red Devils, who have finished in third spot in the table ahead of Newcastle United.
However, the England international is expected to be back on the bench for the FA Cup final against Manchester City next weekend, with Raphael Varane set to partner Victor Lindelof in the middle.
Maguire is being heavily linked with a summer exit, and there have been claims that he is more likely to leave on loan than permanently due to the size of his wages.
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The centre-back looked ahead to a bright future for Man United when questioned after the clash with Fulham, but he also admitted that he wants to feature on a more regular basis.
"The season is not finished yet, but up to now, it's been a positive season from where we were and I must say we're making progress. It's been a big improvement and it's a step in the right direction," Maguire told MUTV.
"Securing Champions League football, it's a brilliant season in the Premier League, especially at Old Trafford. It's been an amazing season at Old Trafford and obviously, our away form is something we've got to improve on.
"If we do so, we'll progress again next season. We've made giant steps and I think that's important. We've worked on the philosophy the manager is trying to bring in and I think of course, over pre-season, we'll work again and push ourselves.
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"We'll set high demands and we've got to look at this season and what we've done. For me, I think it's been great from the boys and there have been lots of individual, amazing performances but it's not done yet.
"Yeah of course [asking if he would like to start more]. Listen, we have a lot of competition for places and that's what a big club needs. Lots of strength in depth. I think you've seen today, after 20 minutes, it was a really positive performance.
"[We had] lads who stepped in, lads who haven't played as much and I think the manager and his staff can rely upon us and know that, if he makes changes, we can do the job, so it's good to be part of this squad. I think if we're going to be successful this season and next season and the season after, we're going to need a big squad."
Maguire only featured in 16 of Man United's 38 matches during the 2022-23 Premier League campaign, but he has made 31 appearances in all competitions.
West Ham United and Newcastle United are thought to lead the Premier League interest in the former Sheffield United youngster, while a number of Italian clubs are believed to be keeping a close eye on his situation.
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