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Paul Pogba says Class of '92 inspires Man Utd

'Ole brings this happiness and joy to us all,' says Pogba.

Paul Pogba during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford on January 29, 2019
Image: Paul Pogba has scored 13 goals in all competitions this season for Man Utd

Paul Pogba feels the current mood at Manchester United under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer resembles that of the Class of '92.

Since Solskjaer took over from Jose Mourinho in December, United have only lost one match which came on Tuesday - a 2-0 defeat to PSG in the Champions League.

Pogba feels with Solskjaer's experience, he can help the younger players at Old Trafford to become "United" again.

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"I try to give my experience to the younger ones because I had the chance to play in the World Cup, I've played in a Champions League final and a Europa League final," the 2018 World Cup winner told The Sun.

"So I try to pass that on to the boys. It is the culture of this club, the generation of (David) Beckham, (Paul) Scholes, (Nicky) Butt, Gary Neville.

"When you come from the Academy you want to play for the first team and do great things.

"Now you have Marcus Rashford, still very young but talented and a top player, and me and Jesse Lingard who have been playing together for I don't know how many years.

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"I once heard that at this club 'there is no age'. As long as you are ready to play for the team, then let the young players go and just prove themselves. That's how it is. This is Manchester United. You have the chance at this club.

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"Young players can come and prove themselves, enjoy themselves and then become top, top players in the first team."

Pogba has also thanked his boss for helping the players to find happiness in playing football for United once again, resulting in the side winning 10 of Solskjaer's 12 games in charge.

He added: "Ole has helped me a lot, just like he's helped all the players. He just brings this happiness, this joy, to us all.

"As an ex-United player he knows the culture, he knows everything about the club and he knows how to talk to the players as well. So it has really been a big help for me.

Class of 92 included Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and David Beckham
Image: The Class of '92 included Ryan Giggs, Gary Neville, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt and David Beckham

"It has been great to see all the players enjoying it, all playing and working together - and winning together.

"That's what we want because we had a hard start this season. We have gained a bit and are coming back but there is still a lot more to do and we have to keep going."

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