World Cup 2018: Jesse Lingard says he feels ‘more comfortable’ with England than Manchester United

The Old Trafford academy graduate enjoyed the most productive season of his club career to date in 2017-18, but he relishes outings for his country

Jesse Lingard claims to “feel more comfortable” playing for England than Manchester United, despite enjoying the most productive season of his club career to date.

An Old Trafford academy graduate handed his big break by Louis van Gaal has flourished under Jose Mourinho.

He netted in Community Shield and EFL Cup triumphs last season, before recording a personal best goal return of 13 in 2017-18.

Those efforts have earned him a place in the England squad heading to World Cup 2018 and the 25-year-old midfielder is relishing the opportunity to represent his country again.

A man with 10 senior international caps to his name told GQ Magazine: “I actually feel more comfortable when I play for England than United. Every game, you’ve got to play with no fear.”

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