Jones targeting Europa final place
Date published: 19 May 2017
PHIL Jones is itching to play for Manchester United in the Europa League final against Ajax, but appreciates it is a battle to be on the teamsheet for the big occasion.
United manager Jose Mourinho suggested before the midweek 0-0 draw at Southampton that one of the big questions he has to answer is whether Jones or Chris Smalling starts in the showpiece fixture in Stockholm.
The two England defenders are injury-free again and have been paired together in the last three Premier League matches.
"We've got a fantastic squad and we're all itching to play in the final," Jones admitted. "You'd be lying if you said you didn't want to play in it."
United boss Jose Mourinho will field a weakened side for Sunday's final league game at home against Crystal Palace.
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