Paul Pogba: Manchester United star in Jose Mourinho’s good books after admitting he played with injury against Swansea

PAUL POGBA is definitely in Jose Mourinho’s good books after revealing he played through the pain against Swansea on Sunday.

The Special One has blasted Chris Smalling and Luke Shaw for refusing to feature in the 3-1 win at the Liberty Stadium, insisting he requires players ready to put their bodies on the line for the team.

It was a much-needed win for United, who have already slipped off the pace in the league.

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And they were set on their way in Wales thanks to a terrific strike from Pogba, who made the starting XI despite limping off in the Europa League defeat to Fenerbahce last Thursday.

Fans were not expecting Pogba to play, and the France international admits his injury is still there even though it did not impact on his performance.

Pogba told MUTV: “I always saw that when you go with your head, everything will follow.

“It [the injury] is not gone. It’s still here. I was fit enough to play and after the gaffer put me in I played and I give my best every time.”

Pogba’s admission comes on the back of Mourinho’s warning, with the Portuguese tactician barking: “There is a difference between the brave, who want to play at any cost, and the ones for whom a little pain can make a difference.

“If I were to speak with the many great football people of this team, they will say they played many times without being 100 per cent.

“We have played on the pitch with problems. In every sport, how many times do you play and you’re not 100 per cent?”