Lingard to start for England in Nigeria friendly

Soccer Football - England Press Conference - The Grove Hotel, Watford, Britain - June 1, 2018 England's Jesse Lingard during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

(Reuters) - Manchester United's Jesse Lingard will start for England in Saturday's friendly against Nigeria at Wembley Stadium and manager Gareth Southgate believes there is no reason why he can't play alongside Dele Alli.

Lingard, who usually operates in an attacking midfield role, scored 13 goals for United last season in all competitions - his most productive campaign yet at Old Trafford.