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England vs Tunisia: Did you see what happened to Jesse Lingard in the warm-up?
JESSE LINGARD suffered a very unfortunate moment as England warmed up for their World Cup match against Tunisia.
England kicked off their 2018 World Cup campaign this evening, with Gareth Southgate’s side facing Tunisia in Volgograd.
Midfielder Jesse Lingard was named in an adventurous starting line-up, partnering Dele Alli in midfield behind Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling.
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However, the Manchester United ace endured a tricky incident before kick-off when he became embroiled in a battle with an insect during the warm-up.
Lingard appeared to panic as the flies closed in on him, but the 25-year-old soon regained his composure and headed to the changing room.
Take a look through the gallery above to see the best pictures as Jesse Lingard fights with some insects before England’s clash with Tunisia.