Paul Pogba takes first steps on road to becoming Man United great

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A brittle ego, a desire to win, a temper, a frustration at watching life not quite go to plan during his time in Manchester and an impatience to get the world’s most popular football club back on track; this personality is a complex mix yet his ability to win is without question.

Yet, for once, Jose Mourinho is not the name that should spring to mind.