Playboy model reveals Lingard has been texting her while in coronavirus lockdown

Playboy model Laura Bragato has revealed pal Jesse Lingard has been texting her while in lockdown.

Manchester United could reap the rewards of the midfielder's antics as her bum is believed to be a good luck charm.

The England ace has been keeping in touch with the stunning Italian model while he is stuck in self-isolation.

Speaking to the Daily Star from her home in Italy, she said: "I spoke to Jesse yesterday, and he is staying home like the rest of us.

"He is safe. In Italy we are all on lockdown, it's been one month and I really hope everything is going to start again here.

"I am taking care of myself, let the stress go, I do my beauty routine every day, I watch movies and cook good Italian food, that's all.

"When it's over, I can't wait to travel. I want to spend my summer in Spain and London."

The law student from Milan, who has racked up 384,000 followers on Instagram, has been friends with Lingard for many years.

Bragato claimed in 2018 that her "lucky bum" would help Italy beat England - but the matched ended 1-1.

Ahead of that match, she said: "Of course, I will be supporting Italy on Tuesday.

"Especially this year as we are not playing in the World Cup. My favourite player for Italy is Patrick Cutrone. I am friends with him.

"For England it's Jesse Lingard, and he is a friend of mine as well.

"I hope to bring good luck with my lucky bum to my team, even though England have a great team.

"And if the luck is not on our side, I wish for the goal to be scored by Jesse.

"Jesse is a really good guy, down to earth and amazingly talented at what he does."