Lingard Aiming To Progress

Jesse Lingard says he has returned from his season out on loan a better player and is enjoying his experience of being on tour working under new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal.

The attacker enjoyed loan spells with Birmingham City and Brighton and Hove Albion last term and impressed throughout.

Having been one of the stars United's pre-season tour last year, Lingard is delighted to be in the squad for Tour 2014, presented by Aon. After coming on for the second half against Roma in Denver, he hopes he can continue to catch the eye of Louis van Gaal and his coaching staff for the rest of the trip.

"We knew about the manager's track record before he came to the club and how he promotes youth," Lingard told ManUtd.com. "You've got to wait for your chance but make sure you take it when you get it. All the youngsters have been doing well and most have had a run-out so we're all looking to progress from there.

"Training has been hard work but everyone has enjoyed it. We've been working on some new things which is good for us. We're still adapting to how the manager wants to us to play and his structure but that's something we're enjoying.

"I learnt so much from the loan spells last season. Playing in front of big crowds every week was great for my confidence and I was starting every game too against tough opposition. I think it'll hopefully stand me in good stead for this season.

"My ambitions are just to do my best and break into the first team. I hope I can play some games in the cup competitions and in the league as well.

"There is a great spirit among everyone and we're all working together. You want to be a part of a team like this."