Lingard Delighted With First United Goal

Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard says he felt "pure happiness" after scoring his first senior goal for the club in Saturday's win over West Brom.

The Academy graduate was delighted to get off the mark for his boyhood club and declared that his confidence is growing with each game after appearing in the Reds' last seven matches in a row.

“Yeah, it was [a dream come true]," Lingard told ManUtd.com when asked about his goal.

"I have been a bit rash with my finishing recently, but to be composed in that situation was good and I am glad it went in. It was a really happy moment for me in my career.

"Afterwards it was just pure happiness, especially with my family being here too," he continued. "My mum, dad, brother and girlfriend were all in the crowd and they’re all United fans too - they’re all really proud of me.

"I’m definitely growing in confidence. The manager has put faith in me to start some really important games so my confidence is obviously sky high.”

Having sampled a taste for life in the first team over the last month, Lingard added that he now wants to build on his recent good form and nail down a place in Louis van Gaal’s starting XI.

“My chance didn't come for three months, so I had to be patient,” the 22-year-old said. “I was in the stands for a few games so I had to work hard in training and I’ve got my rewards."

"Now I need to be consistent with my performances as I know the manager likes that from his players. If I can carry on like this then that will obviously be great for me.”