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Angry Mourinho says international friendlies 'do not make sense'

Injuries suffered by Chris Smalling and Phil Jones have prompted further frustration for the Manchester United manager

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho criticised the scheduling of mid-season international friendlies after losing England defenders Chris Smalling and Phil Jones to injury.

Smalling (leg) pulled out of England's squad after playing in a friendly defeat to Germany, while Jones sustained a toe problem in training that has left him battling to play any further part in United's season.

Mourinho is already without the injured Paul Pogba for Saturday's Premier League match against West Brom, as well as suspended duo Ander Herrera and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.