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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 'Has Got a Hairdryer in Him,' Says Jesse Lingard

Jesse Lingard has revealed that playing under caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United is "not all jokes and smiles."

Solskjaer has overseen a significant upturn in form from the Red Devils since succeeding Jose Mourinho last month, with the Norwegian masterminding a run of five wins from five matches.

Mourinho's tenure ended in acrimony, and one of the key changes in the United side under the perennially upbeat Solskjaer has been a huge improvement in the mood at the club.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 30:  Jesse Lingard of Manchester United warms up prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on December 30, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Michael Regan/Ge

However, speaking ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley, Lingard said the former United forward is not afraid to lay down the law, per Sky Sports:

"He has got a hairdryer in him.