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Man Utd news: Why France winning World Cup will help Jose Mourinho - Ray Parlour
PAUL POGBA’s success with France at the World Cup could make him perform better at Manchester United next season.
That is according to talkSPORT pundit and former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour.
Pogba scored for France in their 4-2 final win over Croatia on Sunday.
The 25-year-old shone throughout the tournament for Didier Deschamps’ side alongside N’Golo Kante and Blaise Matuidi in midfield.
Pogba has often been the subject of criticism from fans and pundits since Jose Mourinho brought him back to United in 2016.
Man United fans still think he can do better in a Man United shirt
But Parlour believes winning the World Cup could make the Frenchman a better play.
“Man United fans still think he can do better in a Man United shirt,” Parlour said of Paul Pogba.
“They will be hoping he can perform like he did at this World Cup.
“I think he’s had a really good World Cup, Pogba.
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"Now he’s a world champion, he will be a proud man.
“No one can ever take that away from you, being a World Cup winner.
“So let’s see if that helps him next season for Manchester United.”
Pogba will now have a few weeks of holiday before rejoining the United squad in August.