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Manchester United ace Jesse Lingard's mum reveals Coronation Street's Fiz was his childhood crush

Celebrities Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez are often among the names given when a 24-year-old reveals who their childhood crush was.

However it has been revealed Manchester United star Jesse Lingard idolised Coronation Street character Fiz, played by Jennie McAlpine, when growing up.

The truth came out when Lingard and Smalling took part in a Q&A after joining up with the England squad.

England duo Jesse Lingard and Chris Smalling took part in a Q&A ahead of Mother's Day
England duo Jesse Lingard and Chris Smalling took part in a Q&A ahead of Mother's Day
Lingard, pictured with Smalling, laughs in embarrassment after his mum revealed the truth
Lingard, pictured with Smalling, laughs in embarrassment after his mum revealed the truth
Lingard has revealed Coronation Street's Fiz (far right) was his childhood crush
Lingard has revealed Coronation Street's Fiz (far right) was his childhood crush

Both players had to give their answers to questions which their respective mum's had already responded to.