Manchester United player Jesse Lingard says he is ready for the return of Premier League football. The 27-year-old says former United academy teammate Larnell Cole has helped him keep in top condition by moving in with him for COVID-19 lockdown.
The pair came up through the United academy together, but Cole left Old Trafford at the age of 20 for Fulham in 2014. Since then, he has also represented MK Dons, Shrewsbury and Inverness, and is currently on the hunt for a new team.
Lingard told ESPN that having a friend to train with has helped to push him and keep his fitness levels where they should be during long runs and in the gym. "I dread to think what I would be like on my own in lockdown," Lingard stated. "Larny has been with me since
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk