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Manchester United star Jesse Lingard picks his dream 5-a-side team that includes Paul Pogba… but not Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Wayne Rooney also misses out on the youngster's dream team... but weirdly, Lingard did not pick himself either

WHEN Jesse Lingard was asked to choose his fantasy 5-a-side team out of his current Manchester United teammates, he had a plenty of decisions to make.

But oddly, the Red Devils' youngster opted to leave out esteemed duo Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marcus Rashford - and not even include himself.

 Jesse Lingard has missed out a fair few names in his dream five-a-side team
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Jesse Lingard has missed out a fair few names in his dream five-a-side teamCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd


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His dabbing partner Paul Pogba unsurprisingly does make it in - but the 24-year-old opted for Marcus Rashford to lead the line rather than the more experienced heads.

 asked Lingard to choose just five out of the world class talent at boss Jose Mourinho's disposal.

 It is no surprise that Lingard's pal Paul Pogba anchors the midfield
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It is no surprise that Lingard's pal Paul Pogba anchors the midfieldCredit: Getty Images

And he has seemed to go for a youthful look up to and a more workhorse side, containing the likes of Daley Blind and Ander Herrera.

Lingard's team

David De Gea
Daley Blind
Paul Pogba
Ander Herrera
Marcus Rashford

He said: "At the back, I'd pick Daley [Blind]. I think you need a player at the back who is going to be composed and assured on the ball.

 There is surprisingly no room in the team for Zlatan Ibrahimovic or Wayne Rooney
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There is surprisingly no room in the team for Zlatan Ibrahimovic or Wayne RooneyCredit: Getty Images

"Midfielder? I'd say Pogba. You need that bit of flair in midfield. I'll say Ander [Herrera] as well, he's got a bit of bite to him and you need that energy and aggression.
"Marcus Rashford up front. He's got the skills up top to beat a player and score.

 There is room for Marcus Rashford up front and midfielder Ander Herrera
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There is room for Marcus Rashford up front and midfielder Ander HerreraCredit: Reuters

"In net, obviously David de Gea."

Pogba and Lingard are pals from their team in United's youth setup before the Frenchman's move to Juventus.

And the duo, known for their love of the dab dance, have appeared to ditch it in favour of a complicated new handshake-based celebration ahead of their match against Leicester City today.

 

 

 

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