At each site, the players gave out a number of United-themed presents including home shirts, which were personally signed, much to the delight of those facing a Christmas away from home.



Layton, 11, was thrilled to meet two of his favourite players: “I got some presents signed by Rashford and Lingard, which I am buzzing about.”



He concluded: “On a scale of one to one hundred I would say today is one hundred. This is the best day of my life!”

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