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Pogba is Manchester United's de facto captain as Mourinho storm rages on

He might be stripped of official leadership, but the World Cup winner's influence on the pitch at Old Trafford is unmatched

He's a World Cup winner with the world at his feet, a France hero adored around the world and Manchester United's star player. But Paul Pogba is no captain to Jose Mourinho.

"When we’re at home we should attack, attack, attack," the 25-year-old had told reporters, candidly, after United failed to defeat Wolves in September. "That’s Old Trafford. We’re here to attack. I think teams are scared when they see Manchester United attacking and attacking.