Manchester United stars Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard visit young victims of Ariana Grande concert terror attack in hospital

  • Rashford and Lingard visited the Manchester Children's Hospital on Monday
  • The Manchester United duo spoke to victims of last month's terror attack
  • England internationals handed out signed shirts to young fans
  • 22 people were killed and over 120 injured after suicide bomber attack on the Manchester Arena following Ariana Grande concert 

Manchester United stars Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard have visited the young victims of the Manchester terror attack in hospital.

The duo spent Monday at Manchester Children's Hospital, spending time with those caught up in the atrocity and handing out United shirts.

22 people were killed and over 120 were injured when after a suicide bomber blew himself up at the Manchester Arena following an Ariana Grande concert.

Manchester United stars Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford visited victims of the terror attack in the city at the Manchester Children's Hospital on Monday

Manchester United stars Jesse Lingard and Marcus Rashford visited victims of the terror attack in the city at the Manchester Children's Hospital on Monday

The Old Trafford players spent time talking to some of the victims of the terror atrocity

The Old Trafford players spent time talking to some of the victims of the terror atrocity

Lingard and a fan practise their 'dabs' as Rashford looks on during their hospital visit

Lingard and a fan practise their 'dabs' as Rashford looks on during their hospital visit

Rashford and Lingard chatted to some of those youngsters recovering from their injuries, shared jokes and even dabbed with a young fan.


Lingard shared four pictures on his Instagram account, writing: 'Been a good day visiting the children who were recently affected in the Manchester incident.

'Words can't describe how brave these children are. I wish them all a speedy recovery and to come back stronger. #onelovemanchester #acityunited.'

Rashford shared a picture of a young fan dabbing with Lingard and wrote: 'Good spending the day on the children's ward with some of the children injured during the recent events in Manchester #onelovemanchester.'

The Queen, Prime Minister Theresa May and Grande have all visited the hospital since the attack, with the United pair the latest to show their support.

Rashford and Lingard hand out shirts during their visit to Manchester Children's Hospital

Rashford and Lingard hand out shirts during their visit to Manchester Children's Hospital

This young girl looked delighted to see the Manchester stars during their visit on Monday

This young girl looked delighted to see the Manchester stars during their visit on Monday

Lingard and Manchester City star Raheem Sterling pictured at the One Love Manchester gig

Lingard and Manchester City star Raheem Sterling pictured at the One Love Manchester gig

Rashford was raised in the Manchester suburb of Wythenshawe, while Lingard was born in nearby Warrington and joined United at the age of seven.

Lingard also attended the One Love Manchester concert on Sunday, which raised millions for the victims and their families.

He was pictured alongside Manchester City star and his England national team colleague Raheem Sterling on stage as a minute's silence was observed at the Old Trafford cricket ground.

Emergency staff treat victims of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack two weeks ago

Emergency staff treat victims of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack two weeks ago

The crowd applaud during a vigil in Manchester's Albert Square following the attack

The crowd applaud during a vigil in Manchester's Albert Square following the attack

The Manchester United players and staff hold a minute's silence ahead of the Europa League final in Stockholm late last month

The Manchester United players and staff hold a minute's silence ahead of the Europa League final in Stockholm late last month

Lingard shared a picture of the silence on Instagram and wrote: 'Honoured to be part of the #onelovemanchester charity concert.

'It's great to see a number of faces show up to show their love and support as we are a city united. Everyone came together and made this night a night to remember.'

Following the attack, City and United joined forces to donate £1million to the Manchester Emergency Fund.