Phil Jones performance for Manchester United U21s labelled 'awful' and 'terrible'
England international was making his first appearance since the start of January
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Your support makes all the difference.Phil Jones made his return from injury last night during Manchester United U21's draw with Chelsea, however he might have wished he hadn't.
The England international last played a senior game against Swansea on January 2 but is edging closer to a return to the first-team and was given a run out with the youth team.
The centre-back played 76 minutes in the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford in the Barclays Under-21 Premier League clash.
However, he looked well off the pace.
Despite it being his first match for three months, Manchester United fans were merciless on Twitter...
Jones will be hoping those looking on were more sympathetic, with Louis van Gaal, Ryan Giggs and Sir Bobby Charlton all in attendance.
Better news for Manchester United was the involvement of Ashley Young, an unused substitute against Everton on Sunday, who looked far closer to full fitness as he completed the game playing up front.
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