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Pogba proves his real worth

Football Soccer - Ajax Amsterdam v Manchester United - UEFA Europa League Final - Friends Arena, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden - 24/5/17 Manchester United's Paul Pogba celebrates with the trophy after winning the Europa League Reuters / Michael Dalder Livepic

Manchester United’s Paul Pogba took a step towards helping repay his world record transfer fee with the opening goal in their Europa League win over Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday which gave them a place in next season’s lucrative Champions League.

Pogba, who rejoined the 20-times English champions last summer from Juventus for £89 million, fired United ahead in the 18th minute in Stockholm helped by a massive deflection off Colombian defender Davinson Sanchez.

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