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Lingard realises importance of England after watching with fans

Jesse Lingard admits watching England with the fans has given him a different view of how important it the Three Lions are for the nation.

The Manchester United forward put his disappointment at missing out on a place in Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad to cheer on the Three Lions against Croatia on Sunday in a beer garden in Cheshire.

Lingard posted a number of videos and photos to his Instagram account where he could be seen enjoying a cocktail and singing the national anthem.

Jesse Lingard enjoyed the England game with a cocktail in the sun at a Cheshire pub

Jesse Lingard enjoyed the England game with a cocktail in the sun at a Cheshire pub

He showed his support for former West Ham team-mate Declan Rice by wearing his shirt

He showed his support for former West Ham team-mate Declan Rice by wearing his shirt

Lingard told the Sun: 'It's crazy, you don't realise until like you're actually in it how much it means to everyone.