Solskjær has brought back the Pogba I used to know, says Lingard

• Lingard credits manager with restoring Pogba’s confidence
• Solskjær wants Manchester United to kill games early, he says

Jesse Lingard believes Ole Gunnar Solskjær has ensured a bright New Year for Manchester United by turning back time and restoring Paul Pogba to the dynamic midfielder for whom the club paid £89m.

“I can definitely, definitely, see the Paul I used to know,” said Lingard as he reflected on United’s three games and three wins – featuring four goals from Pogba – since the Norwegian took temporary charge at Old Trafford in the wake of José Mourinho’s sacking. “I have seen him playing through the ranks and he is back to that player, the player we know.”

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from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2CJdiLV