Jesse Lingard and a parrot

Jesse Lingard didn't quite make the cut for England's Euros squad, but he still cheered the team on in a pub.


(Lingard spent the second half of the 2020/2021 season on loan at West Ham and there's now debate over his long term future).

Lingard posted one picture of him in a pub with a parrot on his shoulder, while the other showed the back of his England shirt bearing the name of his West Ham teammate and England midfielder Declan Rice.

Lingard wasn't the only one having a great Sunday afternoon

As soon as Lingard posted the picture, social media was buzzing with excitement.

One England fan tweeted: "Only Jesse Lingard would watch the Euros with a parrot on his shoulder."

Stray Offside posted "The highlight of that half was Jesse Lingard smashing ciders in the pub with a parrot on his shoulder and a Rice top on. It’s coming home"

Raheem Sterling's goal gave England a 1-0 win and the perfect start to the European Championships. It looks Jesse had a great afternoon.

Let's hope England (and Lingard) continue to have a great time. Their next game is against Scotland on Friday, Greater Manchester Football will have news on that and so much more.  

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