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Man Utd midfielder Jesse Lingard thrilled to prove England matchwinner

Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard was delighted to prove England's matchwinner in Holland.

Lingard scored his first England goal to give his World Cup hopes a huge boost.

Lingard said: “It's up there with my best moment. It's always an honour to score as well is a massive bonus. I took a bit of time, tried to concentrate on it and I tired to give the keeper the eyes.

"Of course I want to start (in Russia). When you work hard you get the rewards so from now I will carry on working hard and see where it gets me."

England coach Gareth Southgate said: “Our players have represented their country really well tonight with pride and some style. Anything that takes away from that performance would be a great shame."

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