Maguire provides essential care packages for elderly residents in his hometown

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has set up a scheme to help the elderly in Mosborough, where he grew up.

Maguire is offering to supply a food package of everyday essentials in Mosborough, which is south East of Sheffield.

The England international and his father approached Herrings Top Shop about the idea for those aged 70 and over or their carers.

Maguire is eager to ensure that elderly residents in the area are able to cope during lockdown.

Maguire said: 'I am very proud of my Mosborough roots – it's where I grew up and where my family still live. I come back to visit everyone as much as I can.

'There's always been a real sense of community in the area which is more important than ever at the moment. In times like these you think a lot about your loved ones and those that are more elderly.

'My family and I hope that this provides a small comfort to people who might be struggling.'

Maguire is also involved in the #PlayersTogether initiative, which sees Premier League players join together to raise funds for NHS charities.

The centre-back revealed that he is following a training programme given to him by United.

He also added that he has been in contact with all of his team-mates.

Maguire said: 'Like everyone, I'm keeping to the government advice and trying to make the best of the situation.

'My daughter is too young to understand what's going on right now, but she'll read about these times in the years to come.

'I'm also keeping active and following the training programme that United have given me within the confines of my back garden!

'It's not quite Old Trafford but I still take pride in keeping the grass in good nick. I also keep in touch with all my team-mates and have found that contact to be really important – as well as family of course.'