Pogba has been named in the PFA team of the year, despite criticism of his performances, including by Mourinho

Paul Pogba is the only non Liverpool or Manchester City player to have been named in the PFA team of the year announced today, as revealed by The Times last night.

The Manchester United midfielder, who has been criticised by many pundits for his recent performances, was voted for by his fellow Premier League players. Six of the 11 players named are from City — goalkeeper Ederson, centre half Aymeric Laporte, midfielders Bernardo Silva and Fernandinho and forwards Sergio Agüero and Raheem Sterling.

The other four players are from Liverpool — full backs Andrew Robertson and Trent-Alexander Arnold, centre half Virgil Van Dijk and forward Sadio Mané.

Roy Keane, the former Manchester United captain, last night said he would not “believe a word” Pogba said.