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Manchester United's Jesse Lingard prefers number ten role

Manchester United attacker Jesse Lingard reveals that he likes playing in the number ten role, rather than out wide.

Jesse Lingard has admitted that he feels "more comfortable" playing in the number ten role for Manchester United.

In what has been a breakthrough season for the 23-year-old at Old Trafford, many of his 34 appearances have been made out wide.

However, in recent weeks Louis van Gaal has moved Lingard into more of a central attacking position, much to his approval.

"I enjoy playing in the number ten role. I feel more comfortable, as you can get on the ball and create things," he told United Review.

"You are definitely more involved defensively and, obviously, attacking-wise too. But, even when you're on the wing, you have to get back to defend, so it doesn't really matter where I play. I will still do a job for the team."

Lingard has scored six goals in all competitions this term.

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