Jesse Lingard has admitted that he feels 'misunderstood at times' and insists that he 'loves training and football' - despite accusations that he is distracted by his off-field interests.
The former Manchester United star - whose comments come on his 30th birthday - has his own clothing brand and he more recently acquired an esports team - both of which are called JLINGZ.
Lingard left his boyhood club Manchester United in the summer having failed to get minutes following his revival on loan at West Ham. It eventually led him to joining Steve Cooper's Forest side in hope of more game time.