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Man United news: Ed Woodward joins Gary Lineker's birthday celebrations

Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward has enjoyed an evening away from Old Trafford in the company of some friends from the world of football... and soap actor Jake Wood.

Woodward was pictured alongside Gary Lineker, who celebrates his 56th birthday on Wednesday, Lineker's four sons, Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish and Wood, famous for playing Max Branning in Coronation Street.

It was Lineker who uploaded the picture with the caption 'boys birthday bash'.

u00a0Ed Woodward (second right) sat with Steve Parish, Gary Lineker, his four sons and Jake Wood
Ed Woodward (second right) sat with Steve Parish, Gary Lineker, his four sons and Jake Wood
Jose Mourinho and Manchester United are in EFL Cup quarter-final action on Wednesday
Jose Mourinho and Manchester United are in EFL Cup quarter-final action on Wednesday
United boss Mourinho is said to have irked club chiefs with his touchline conduct latelyu00a0
United boss Mourinho is said to have irked club chiefs with his touchline conduct lately
Mourinho was sent to the stands in United's 1-1 draw against West Ham on Sundayu00a0
Mourinho was sent to the stands in United's 1-1 draw against West Ham on Sunday

United are gearing up to take on West Ham in the EFL Cup quarter-final on Wednesday.