Man Utd's Harry Maguire hit with driving ban after being caught on camera at wheel of Range Rover speeding at 85mph in 50mph zone near Manchester Airport

Harry Maguire has been given a driving ban after the Manchester United star was caught speeding.

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• Maguire admits to speeding in Range Rover
• Given a 56-day ban from driving
• Defender also given a fine by court

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The centre-back was fined £666, given a 56-day suspension from driving and ordered to pay £120 costs, plus a £266 surcharge by Bolton Magistrates' Court, reports. Last March, Maguire was caught on camera driving at 85mph coming out of a tunnel under the runway of Manchester Airport – 35mph over the speed limit.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  According to Maguire was captured speeding again two days after that offence, reportedly driving his Range Rover at 68mph in a 60mph zone. He was ordered to pay £1,000 for that incident and had three points added to his licence.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Maguire recently had his contract extended by another 12 months as United triggered their option to do so. The England international has been a key figure in what has been a tumultuous season but coach Ruben Amorim has told him he must "improve as a leader".

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MAGUIRE?

  The Red Devils defender will likely be in the starting XI when his side meet Arsenal in the FA Cup on January 12.