Jesse Lingard reacts to accusation of ‘destroying’ Man Utd culture alongside Paul Pogba & Marcus Rashford

The Old Trafford academy graduate took in 232 appearances for the Red Devils, becoming an England international along the way, and often played with a smile on his face. He was never afraid to have fun on the pitch – much like World Cup winner and close friend Pogba.

Questions have, however, been asked of whether the likes of Lingard, Pogba and Rashford took things seriously enough – with United enduring alarming regression as supposed superstars failed to perform on a consistent basis.

Lingard has now picked up a social media post from late 2024 in which he stands accused of destroying the culture at Old Trafford that the likes of legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, alongside a host of Premier League and Champions League title winners, helped to build.

Lingard said: “Please explain how me, Paul and Marcus destroyed Manchester United’s culture?” He went on to say after receiving some positive responses to his question: “More love than negativity. United through and through the club will always have a very special place in my heart.”

Lingard severed ties with United as a free agent in 2022 and is now on the books of Korean side FC Seoul. Rashford left Old Trafford for a loan spell at Aston Villa during the most recent transfer window, while Pogba is without a club after seeing Juventus terminate his contract during a doping ban.