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Phil Jones opens up on the abuse he faced during his injury nightmare at Man United and his shame at facing his team-mates - as he reveals what his coping mechanism was

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Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones has laid bare the extent of the abuse he received during his brutal injury nightmare at Old Trafford.

Jones, 32, spent 12 years with the Red Devils between 2011 and 2023 but chose to end his playing career in August and begin his coaching badges.

The centre back suffered from a plague of fitness issues during his time on the pitch, stretching back to his years as a teenager at his childhood club, Blackburn.

He recently admitted to feeling mental 'trauma' from online criticism and was hesitant to leave the house after hearing whispers from trolls in the street.