Daily Star Sunday

Even the noisy neighbours are getting in on the act..

- EXCLUSIVE by JOHN WARD

FOOTIE stars are queuing up to get their hands on a £100,000 military-style car.

Five Manchester United players have bought the “virtually indestruct­able” Mercedes-Benz G-Class, known as the G Wagen.

Striker Marcus Rashford even had his wrapped in camouflage green to complete the Army look.

A United insider said: “It is hardly a low-profile vehicle, but it does makes him feel safer.

“A few more of the lads also felt it was a good option and now the car park resembles an Army base.”

Rashford’s team-mates Daniel James, Luke Shaw, Phil Jones and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have also bought the 2,500kg machines. Away from Old Trafford, Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk and Manchester City pair Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne have also bought the G Wagen.

Premier League players have been hit by high-profile burglaries in recent months.

Stars also know they could be targeted by criminals on the streets.

Our insider told us: “A lot of the younger guys are ditching Bentleys in favour of G Wagens.

“These motors are certainly more practical and give peace of mind.”

Despite its size, the car can go from

0-60mph in 4.4 seconds, but it only does 17mpg in town.

It starts at £96,000 but many buyers spend tens of thousands more on extras to customise them.

United winger Daniel James, 22, has been getting a ribbing since buying his G Wagen.

Some staff at the side’s Carrington training base joked that the

5ft 7in Wales ace might need a step ladder to get in and out of it.

But our source said: “Daniel is really happy with his vehicle and it gives him plenty of kudos.”

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