Mature Jones ‘gets on with it’ after own goal

PHIL JONES will not beat himself up over the own goal that threatens Manchester United’s Champions League place.

Jones suffered the harsher side of footballing life at Old Trafford as he turned Nicolas Gaitan’s cross into his own net just three minutes into the 2-2 draw with Benfica. United ultimately had to settle for a point that leaves them needing to avoid defeat against FC Basle next month to reach the knockout phase.

Still only 19, Jones adopted a remarkably mature approach.

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