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08th Jan 2022

Phil Jones said he felt ‘like a footballer again’ after Man Utd return

Callum Boyle

Jones spoke for the first time since making his first appearance since January 2020

Phil Jones has said that his return to the Manchester United first-team has made him “feel like a footballer again.”

The 29-year-old made his first appearance for the side since a third round FA Cup tie away to Tranmere Rovers in January, 2020 last week and was given a standing ovation for his display despite United’s defeat to Wolves.

And Jones has admitted that it was an emotional experience to make his return at Old Trafford.

“You know, I spent so long out, off the pitch and out of the squad – it’s been horrible at times, but it’s nice to be back out with the lads. I feel like a footballer again,” he told Team Viewer.