Jesse Lingard eyes more Manchester United involvement

Jesse Lingard has insisted that his "main aim" is to play more regularly for Manchester United.

The 22-year-old was involved for the first time this season when he was introduced as a half-time substitute during the 3-0 win over Everton yesterday afternoon.

He started Louis van Gaal's first ever Premier League match in charge of the Red Devils in 2014 against Swansea City, only to suffer a knee injury early in that game that ruled him out for a number of months.

However, having featured against the Toffees, Lingard has now said that he is determined to prove his worth.

"That is my main aim and I have always wanted to play for Man United. To get 45 minutes won't do me any harm for the next game," the winger told the club's official website.

"Quite a few people from my family came down [to Goodison Park]. Obviously I wasn't sure if I would be involved because I was on the bench but for them to see me on the pitch was a massive honour."

Lingard is contracted to Old Trafford until the summer of 2018.