Don't like to bash any of our players in particular a home grown one, but Lingard is at best a squad player.
He can produce moments of quality like the cross for zlatan again wba, the run and finish against boro, volley away to Chelsea last year, cup final strIkes but his overall contribution and attacking threat does not warrant a regular starting place.
Imagine replacing him with someone like alexis Sanchez , who can bring goals creativity and is a genuine threat. In my opinion if we need to move on to the next level players like Jesse, fellaini, darmian, even Mata are just not good enough.
Jose seems to trust him though so what do I know . . . .