Top 33 Jesse Lingard Quotes

Sometimes games may not go the way you plan it, and sometimes you have to do the dirty, gritty stuff well – you have to tackle; you have to run. I learned that when I was young, and it is a good feeling to work hard for the team, to get the ball back.

There’s always pressure on people’s shoulders when it comes to Man United, and it’s how you deal with the pressure.

There’s no better feeling than winning a trophy in front of your fans when they’re celebrating.

I was at a local club, Penketh United, and Mike Glennie, a Manchester United scout, came to watch me. He spoke to my grandad and offered me trials, but there was also interest from Liverpool, and I had to pick – I was only young, but obviously my heart was with United at the time.

Every game, you’ve got to play with no fear.

I used to like playing No. 10 when I was younger, so I enjoy that role. But as I developed, I had to stay on the wing.

You’ve got to do the job on the pitch. First and foremost, I put in 100 percent, and I don’t think anyone can really complain after that.

I am comfortable in myself and my surroundings, so that makes me play stress-free and enjoy being on the ball.

I try to enjoy it as much as I can every time I play and get the fans off their feet and try to score some goals.

It’s always good to have a happy camp.

Pressure is good.

I had a little ladybird ball in the back garden; I think I was about one. I started off early.

I’ve won a lot of trophies – like the FA Youth Cup and the reserves league a couple of times – but it would top it off to win the Premier League with the first team.

I moved when I was about 12 years old: different school, had to live in digs. It was harder for my family, but eventually, they understood it was a path that Manchester United had made for me. I had to stick to it, and it has paid off.

For Birmingham, I scored four on my debut. It’s not bad. First one was a tap-in; it set me up nice for the day, and I think I got a hat-trick in 13 minutes. So obviously I was cruising, then got one in the second half and came off!

Once you’re on the pitch and you’ve put the shirt on, it’s then down to you to perform and play well.

I have always wanted to play for United, and when I got my chance, I knew I had to take it no matter what, so you go out with no pressure.

The first few seasons, I was just getting used to the Premier League.

I think people can be quick to judge. The people that know me, they know what I am like.

Ryan Giggs pretty much won everything there is to win in the game. He made over 900 appearances for the club and always stayed loyal to Manchester United, which is really impressive.

At a big club, sometimes you are going to be in, and sometimes you are going to be out, but it’s how you deal with that.

I want to play every game, obviously.

You train hard all week, and in your downtime, you can relax with your friends and have fun.

It’s good to keep working hard, pushing yourself, and, by scoring goals, you get the reward.

We can’t let the fans influence how we play.

Paul Scholes was the main figure for me growing up. His attitude, he’s humble off the pitch – you didn’t hear much about him – but on the pitch, he was loud, aggressive, liked to tackle, and I learned off him.

I think if you score, you’ve got to have fun; otherwise, what’s the point?

We know Manchester United’s history and the fact the club is known for winning trophies.

It was a great experience under Van Gaal. He gave you the confidence to go and play.

I think confidence plays a massive part. If you go into a game confident, you will try things, and they will come off.

I think, when I was younger and I was on loan, I used to get nervous before games, but as you get older, you adapt to it, and it becomes second nature to walk out onto the pitch and perform.

Healthy competition is always good for us. It helps the squad as well with the depth.

Winning trophies is the main thing: that’s why you play for Man United.