Jesse Lingard has revealed that he turned down the chance to join Liverpool at the age of seven and signed for Manchester United instead.
The 22-year-old has been involved with the United first team this season, scoring once in seven appearances, and has been rewarded with his first call-up to the England squad as a result.
Lingard has admitted that, as a United fan, he only wanted to sign for the Old Trafford club when offered the chance.
"I was at a local club called Penketh United and Mike Glennie, a Manchester United scout, came to watch me," Lingard told MUTV.
"He spoke to my grandad and offered me trials, but there was also interest from Liverpool and I had to pick. I was only young, but obviously my heart was with United at the time."
Lingard has made eight senior appearances for United.
