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Man Utd midfielder Pogba: The crucial advice Mourinho offered me

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is enjoying his football under Jose Mourinho.

The France international, 23, started slowly after rejoining United for a £89m world-record fee last summer.

But he has been instrumental in United's recent nine-match winning run.

"He told me not to listen to anybody, just be focused on the pitch and enjoy yourself. That is all I am doing," Pogba told the BBC's Football Focus.

Pogba says it is down to the reassurance and guidance given by Mourinho.

"He talked to me. He made me very comfortable and confident," said Pogba, who made seven appearances for United before joining Juve for £1.5m in 2012.

"He said 'you know how to play, do what you want'. He let me free on the pitch.

"He told me just to enjoy myself. That is it. That is all I need to hear from the manager."

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