Juan Mata and David de Gea wish Manchester United team-mate Ander Herrera a happy birthday
- Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera has turned 28-years-old
- Club and international team-mates have wished him many happy returns
- The Spanish midfielder stayed on the bench during the 4-0 win over West Ham
Ander Herrera will hope it's a case of one-year older, one-year wiser after turning 28 on Monday.
The Manchester United star midfielder received well wishes from club and country team-mates David de Gea and Juan Mata on social media.
Mata hosted a meal for Herrera at the restaurant owned by his father, Tapeo & Wine in Deansgate, with Herrera, De Gea and Marcos Rojo all in attendance.
David de Gea poses for a picture alongside Manchester United birthday boy Ander Herrera
Herrera held a birthday celebration at the Manchester restaurant backed by Juan Mata
Goalkeeper De Gea arrives for Herrera's birthday lunch at Tapeo & Wine in Deansgate
Marcos Rojo was another of the Red Devils' Spanish-speaking contingent at the celebration
Mata looked happy to be hosting the party as he arrived with girlfriend Evelina Kamph
Juan Mata shared this snap of a fresh-faced Herrera on his 28th birthday
United's Spanish-speaking contingent were busy on social media to celebrate and lightly rib their team-mate Herrera.
De Gea shared a picture of the pair of them together, while Juan Mata posted a snap of a fresh-faced Herrera, kicking back in a stripy jumper with the hashtag 'Cute'.
The Spanish midfielder was an unused substitute in United's convincing start to the new Premier League campaign on Sunday.
Romelu Lukaku struck twice on debut, with Anthony Martial and Paul Pogba also finding the back of the net in a 4-0 win over West Ham.
Though Herrera was left on the bench he did feature in last week's Super Cup final defeat by Real Madrid in Skopje.
Herrera has turned into a reliable option at Old Trafford under Jose Mourinho
The former Athletic Bilbao man has emerged as a key man at Old Trafford since the arrival of Jose Mourinho last summer.
The Spain international made 50 appearances last year as United secured a cup double with victories in the EFL Cup and Europa League.
The Spanish midfielder faced Real Madrid in the Super Cup final in Skopje last week
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