Official Site of Man U · Nov 28, 2019
Lingard honoured to captain United
We can reveal the England international will wear the armband for the first time in Thursday's Europa League tie against Astana. As one of the senior players on the trip, the 26-year-old is relishing the added responsibility of leading the team out.
Speaking to MUTV at the Astana Arena ahead of the team's open training session, Lingard said: “It's a massive honour.
“I said at the start of the season I'd like to be more of a leader type of person, on and off the field. You know, being one of the most senior players in the squad.
”Now is the perfect time to show that.“