José Mourinho feared the worst when he lost both his central defenders in the middle of last month but misfortune for Eric Bailly and Chris Smalling turned into an opportunity for Phil Jones. In something approaching desperation Mourinho threw a player who had been injured for most of the season and Manchester United have not looked back since. The most important thing is to defend and that’s what I like about Phil Jones. “Phil is faster than John, John is better in the air than Phil. “I think Phil has a good personality too.

Source: The Guardian November 26, 2016 22:31 UTC