Jadon Sancho reacted after Thursday night’s Europa League victory against Sheriff Tiraspol by saying that the three points were more important than his brilliantly finished team goal.
Speaking to MUTV after the match, Sancho explained how important the win was considering the previous result against Real Sociedad.
“Starting the campaign with a loss was a disturbing result, so we knew it was a must win today.”
“I am very happy with the goal. Once again the most important thing was the three points and I will have to continue working hard for the team”.
Sancho finished off a brilliant team move in the 17th minute to give United the lead over the Moldovan side.
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The winger now has three goals in his last six appearances and has earned praise from manager Erik ten Hag.
Speaking to the BBC after the game, the manager said: “I’m very happy for Jadon, another goal and he’s already scored a lot of goals in his pre-season and has three in the season, he’s doing well.”
However, his form did not translate into a national team call-up with England manager Gareth Southgate once again choosing to pass over Sancho for upcoming international games.
The 22-year-old showed his elite mentality as he didn’t let the snub get to him and even mentioned that he will work even harder to make it to the national team.
Sancho said: “The World Cup is one of the goals, but it’s unfortunate that they don’t call me. But I have to keep focusing on myself and keep working hard, week after week. So that’s what I’m going to do.”
Suffice it to say that if he maintains his current form in front of goal, Southgate will be forced to call up the United winger.
In a classy touch last night, Sancho removed the shin guards he had been given by a young fan before the match and held them up during the goal celebration to show the fan he was wearing them.
With United not returning to action until the Manchester Derby on October 2, Sancho has time to rest and continue to improve in training camp.
Sancho will no doubt be looking to add to his tally for the season when he takes on his former club.
