Jesse Lingard may have earned a reputation as one the game's jokers but the England winger is more than happy to bare his teeth in support of his football "family".

Lingard, 24, likes to look on the lighter side of life, celebrating goals in a variety of novel ways, including the 'dab' dance move and playing an imaginary flute in honour of a track by rapper Drake.

He also filmed from inside the Manchester United team bus when it was attacked by West Ham fans last season, with his comical version of events amusing some while discomfiting others.

Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Show all 22 1 /22 Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Marc-Andre ter Stegen – 6 out of 10 Rash when coming out to challenge Vardy early on, but stood firm to block Alli’s decent chance towards the end of the first half. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Joshua Kimmich – 7 out of 10 One of the few young German players to have a decent evening and potentially sent a message to Carlo Ancelotti, who has not offered him much playing time this season. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Mats Hummels – 7 out of 10 Germany’s best all-round performer, rarely looked troubled by England’s attacking talents. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Antonio Rudiger – 6 out of 10 A solid display, if unspectacular. Did well on the rare occasions when England went aerial. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Jonas Hector – 7 out of 10 Impressed after taking his time to grow into the game. His link-up play with Sane in the second-half was at the root of all England’s problems. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Julian Weigl – 5 out of 10 The main culprit in Germany’s surprising struggle to who Hauled off for Liverpool’s Emre Can midway through the second half. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Toni Kroos – 5 out of 10 Surprisingly poor when it came to the simple stuff, misplaced several passes when not under pressure. Struggled to win his battle against the lesser light of Livermore. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Leroy Sane – 6 out of 10 Did not crackle like we know he can from his recent Manchester City form, but another who improved as the evening went on. Perhaps should’ve doubled Germany’s lead. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Julian Brandt – 4 out of 10 Another player reportedly attracting Premier League interest, he did not show why here. Switched for Andre Schurrle. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Lukas Podolski – 6 out of 10 The equivalent of a testimonial for the veteran and you could tell from his first-half performance. Then came Der Hammer, as Germany’s support calls his left peg. A stunning winner. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Timo Werner – 4 out of 10 The RB Leipzig frontman, a reported target for Liverpool, failed to translate his exciting form at club level to the international stage. Disappointing, but it was only his debut. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Joe Hart – 7 out of 10 Could do little for Podolski’s goal, but did well shortly after to deny Sane with an excellent stop down low to his left. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Gary Cahill – 4 out of 10 Lucky not to concede a penalty for needlessly leaning into a cross in the first-half and could have done better to stop Podolski’s screamer. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Michael Keane – 6 out of 10 Asked to play in a back three on his debut after excelling in a rigid four at Turf Moor all season, but coped admirably. One lapse in concentration was almost punished by Sane. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Chris Smalling – 5 out of 10 An indifferent night from the centre-half. Unlike Cahill, he was rarely called into question, but still did not convince. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Kyle Walker – 6 out of 10 Showed why he will be integral to Southgate’s England in his forays down the right flank, but only did so in glimpses. Hector and Sane began to cause him problems has the game went on. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Eric Dier – 6 out of 10 A lucky boy not to be severely punished for a late, robust tackle on Weigl. That aside, he helped to stifle Germany’s midfield. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Jake Livermore – 7 out of 10 Not everyone’s idea of a no 7, but combined well with Dier in the centre of the park to disrupt Germany’s passing, particularly in the first half. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Ryan Bertrand – 6 out of 10 Not as threatening as Walker was in moments, but defensively solid and frustrated Brandt in the first-half. Schurrle gave him a few more problems after the break. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Dele Alli – 7 out of 10 England’s main creative outlet, but also found himself on the end of several chances. Should have opened the scoring with the first-half’s best chance but hit it straight at Ter Stegen. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Adam Lallana – 7 out of 10 Came close to scoring in his fourth straight England appearance, but thwacked the post after an impressive burst forward. Germany 1 England 0 player ratings Jamie Vardy – 5 out of 10 Aggrieved to have not won a penalty early on, but you could tell he was looking for it. Too deep at times too, despite Germany’s defensive line offering him space in behind.

Lingard insists the footage was only ever meant to be seen by friends, joking that one of them "snaked me out", but makes no apologies for his outlook.

"I think fun plays a massive part in anyone's life. I'm the type of guy that's always having a joke, messing around, but when it comes to the serious stuff, you know, your head's on the game," he said, ahead of Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Lithuania.

"You train hard all week and obviously in your downtime you can relax with your friends and have fun. Nowadays the papers do pick up on it quick, and you can be quick to be judged, but you can't really judge anyone unless you speak to them face to face or you meet them in real life."

Former United team-mate Rio Ferdinand recently criticised Lingard and Paul Pogba for posting another choreographed celebration routine on social media, but revised his opinion after talking with the England international.

"I spoke to Rio and obviously we had a discussion about it, but that's just us. We're happy-go-lucky people and we do what makes us happy," said Lingard of the conversation.

He has already shown there is no reason to question his commitment in the heat of battle, having shown his willingness to stand up for teenage team-mate Marcus Rashford on a couple of high-profile occasions.

He may not be the most physically intimidating player, but in a Manchester derby last season and England's 0-0 draw in Slovenia in October he was quick to step in and defend Rashford against opposition players.

"I think you've got to look after each other. You come on trips like this, we team bond and get to know each other and it's like family," he said.

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"We have to look after one of our own. And we're not going to let another team bully us or be tougher than us. On the day, we've got each other's back and we look after each other

"I was there for Rashy when he come through and made his debut and stuff like that. So when I see players pushing him about...no, I don't like it, especially the City match.

"It's good for him to know I'm always there for him."

That steely edge could be useful as Lingard's contract negotiations continue with the Red Devils, a club he has been at from childhood.

Jose Mourinho has given Lingard just two Premier League starts since the turn of the year and there are suitors on the horizon who could offer more game time.

But Lingard's association with the club runs long and deep and he is not likely to depart on a whim.

"It's still ongoing talks at the moment. I enjoy playing for Man United and my heart is at Man United," he said.

"You have to battle for your place and it makes you more hungry to train on the training pitch: you know when you get your chance, you have to take it. It's always good to have that hunger to try to break into that team."