Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is happy for his players to hold a Christmas dinner.

The Daily Mail says it is understood that Van Gaal has arranged training around the players on Christmas Day so that they are able to enjoy as much of it at home as possible.

Club captain Wayne Rooney, who has two children with wife Coleen, is said to be among the United players who have particularly appreciated the gesture from their new manager.

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