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Manchester United star Phil Jones admits he is a stronger player now mentally and physically... with the help of Rio Ferdinand, yoga and Pilates

Manchester United defender Phil Jones has admitted he has returned from injury feeling better than ever before, reaching new levels of physical and mental strength after adapting his approach to the game.

Opening up on the demons that can sometimes emerge when facing a spell on the sidelines out injured, the 24-year-old has altered his outlook and admits a big part of it is overcoming the psychological element.

'Much of it is in the head. Even if I'm feeling a bit sore, a bit fatigued, I say to myself "Get out on the pitch," I always feeling better for doing that.