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'I just love to defend!' - Jones happy to be a Man Utd unsung hero

The England international is pleased to be repaying the confidence shown in him by Jose Mourinho but acknowledges that he needs to 'keep improving'

Phil Jones is revelling in his role as an unsung hero at Manchester United and insists his love for defending outweighs any desire to receive plaudits.

The England international’s 2016-17 campaign did not start until November, with Jose Mourinho drafting him in for a 3-1 victory away at Swansea City.

He has not looked back and has formed an impressive partnership with Marcos Rojo at the heart of the Red Devils’ back four.