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Mount 'wants to prove himself' so Man Utd 'have got to keep him fit'

Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones is confident Mason Mount can play a big part in Ruben Amorim's side going forward.

The 26-year-old's time at United has been blighted with injuries but his first two goals under the Old Trafford lights on Thursday were a glimpse of what fans can look forward to.

"I am delighted for him," Jones told BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast. "It is always difficult when you are out for a lengthy spell because all you want to do is play football.

"He works extremely hard and he wants to prove himself to people at this football club.