Manchester United star Paul Pogba takes time out to thank dedicated fan who jets in from Australia

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Paul Pogba showed his appreciation for a dedicated Manchester United fan
The French star presented the supporter in question, Leon, with a signed shirt
Sharing the moment on Instagram, Pogba revealed that Leon 'often' jets in from Australia to take in games at Old Trafford and thanked him for his support

Published: 08:13 EST, 8 January 2017 | Updated: 09:20 EST, 8 January 2017

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Paul Pogba took time out from Manchester United's post-match celebrations following their win over Reading to show his appreciation for a committed fan.

A first team star signing a shirt and posing for a picture with a supporter is not particularly unusual but then not every fan travels at least 22 hours to watch their team.

French midfielder Pogba took to Instagram to acknowledge the commitment of an Australian fan who 'often' flies in from Down Under to watch United's home games. Pogba shared a snap with Leon, the supporter in question, and presented him with an autographed shirt.

Paul Pogba took to Instagram to thank Leon, an Old Trafford regular who flies in from Australia

Pogba, 23, was an unused substitute in Manchester United's 4-0 FA Cup win over Reading

The 23-year-old thanked the dedicated fan in the caption alongside the picture. He wrote: 'Leon often flies from Australia to watch our matches and I was lucky to meet him by chance.

'Merci for the support my friend, and merci to Old Trafford's Manchester United megastore's team for taking care of our big fans.'

Pogba had enjoyed a rare game off as his team-mates took care of business against Jaap Stam's Championship side.

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The 31-year-old got his 249th strike for United with a seventh-minute opener in the third round tie against the Royals.

Anthony Martial slotted his sixth goal of the season into the bottom right corner to double the lead eight minutes later before Marcus Rashford's second-half brace sealed a comfortable victory.