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'He asked me to wear them and I said no problem': Jadon Sancho reveals heartwarming reason behind shinpad celebration after the Man United winger scored in Europa League win against Sheriff Tiraspol

Jadon Sancho has opened up on the reasons for his shinpad celebration after scoring in Manchester United's win on Thursday.

The Red Devils winger scored the opener as Erik ten Hag's side eased past Sheriff Tiraspol 2-0 in the Europa League at the Zimbru Stadium in Chisinau, Moldova, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the second from the penalty spot.

And Sancho revealed the heartwarming background as to why he took off a single shinpad and held it up to the crowd after his goal.

Jadon Sancho has opened up on his shinpad celebration after scoring against Sheriff Tiraspol
The Manchester United star held up a single shinpad after netting in their 2-0 win on Thursday

"He asked me to wear the shin pads and I said, no problem!