Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha says Jesse Lingard cannot be considered for the No7 shirt.

The No7 has been worn by some of the greats over the years including George Best, Bryan Robson, David Beckham, Eric Cantona and Cristiano Ronaldo.

And Saha believes Lingard can't just demand the shirt because it has to be earned.

Reported by the Express, he said: “I mean, no disrespect, Jesse's a player from the academy and he's been there a long time, he understands.

“But as I mentioned it's not just something that you just claim.

“It's something that people give to you for some reason because you now have attached to your back something that represents the club, you represent the club, the history and all that.

“You can't take that lightly, it's not just about you thinking that you have the potential.

“I don't think that he done it seriously.

"When you know the history of that number, you know [there is] a responsibility.

“You can't just think like your career gets you that shirt. Now you have to prove it.

“Definitely those players who thought lightly about it got punished because you have to work really hard.

“George Best, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham - all those players are immense players for the club.

“You have to realise it's not just talent, you have to be committed, be a leader, be someone who inspires others."