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The English Iniesta! Ex-Man Utd coach compares young star with Barcelona legend
JESSE LINGARD has been hailed as England's version of Barcelona star Andres Iniesta, by former Manchester United first-team coach Rene Meulensteen.
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Lingard has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign after injuries and numerous loan spells limited his minutes at Old Trafford.
The 22-year-old has played in United's last eight games and grabbed his first goal for the club against West Brom.
"He has still got a long way to go but that is the sort of player I see in him."
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