Jesse Lingard has revealed that he is determined to become a key player for Manchester United once again, with the attacker playing a bit-part role for the Red Devils thus far this term.
The 28-year-old has only made three substitute appearances in the Premier League this season but scored in the wins over Newcastle United and West Ham United.
Lingard excelled during a loan spell at West Ham last term before returning to Old Trafford, and the England international has said that he is targeting regular starts for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side.
"You're always going to get the highs and lows in football," Lingard told reporters. "Throughout the lows, you've got to stay confident and carry on believing in yourself. When I went to West Ham it was a time where I could really reset and pick up my game. When I play consistent football, I score goals and get assists.
"It was a brilliant loan and much needed. I came back to United full of confidence and I want to play week in week out. It was brilliant going back to the London Stadium. I got a really good reception when I was warming up and when I got on the pitch. It was written in the stars to score.
"With the reception I got, I couldn't celebrate. They showed me so much love and respect when I was at the club. It was great for me to be there to help them get into Europe. Out of my respect for that, I couldn't celebrate."
Lingard's current deal at Man United is due to expire next June, but the club are in talks with the Englishman's representatives over a possible extension.
Matt Law
