Manchester United star Paul Pogba can't beat a bit of bully as he hits the target on giant dartboard

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Paul Pogba has been showing off his ability to hit the target – in slightly unusual circumstances.

The Manchester United midfielder played a football-darts crossover, nailing the perfect shot with his final effort on a giant dartboard.

Taking part in an event with the Manchester United Foundation, Pogba lined up his dead-ball attempt and hit the bullseye in front of a group of schoolchildren watching on.

Paul Pogba stands in front of the giant dartboard which saw him hit the bullseye

Manchester United midfielder Pogba showed off his accuracy to some local schoolchildren

It was a typically accurate effort from the world's most-expensive footballer, an effort falling exactly where he wanted it – although not in typical circumstances.

Leading up to the shot, Pogba says of the youngsters' previous attempts: 'To be honest they're all good, they shoot very hard for their age. At their age I didn't have that power.

'I will try to shoot some more, to do better, I will see…' before nailing the shots and adding: 'Finished!'

Pogba lines up his shot in front of the giant dartboard at United's Carrington training base

Speaking after the event, Pogba said: 'It is always memorable doing work with the Foundation; we just want to make kids happy.

'For me, when I was a kid, it was a dream to meet a footballer, so it's good to do things like this and to be an example for children as they are the future.'

Pogba played the full 90 minutes of United's 3-0 win at Leicester City last Sunday and is set to feature again when Watford visit Old Trafford on Saturday. 

The world's most-expensive footballer directed his shot straight into the middle of the board