Manchester United defender Phil Jones is desperate to make the starting XI for the Europa League final with Ajax.
United manager Jose Mourinho suggested before the 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.
"We've got a fantastic squad and we're all itching to play in the final," he admitted to MUTV. "It's a final, you'd be lying if you said you didn't want to play in a final but, as an individual, you can only do what you do best and do well for the team. Whoever plays in the final is good enough to go out there, do the business and win the game."
Even with one more league game to come, at home to Crystal Palace on Sunday, Jones is already allowing his mind to cast forward to the Europa League final.
"You'd be crazy to put it out of your thoughts completely," the 25-year-old defender admitted, after the Southampton stalemate. "It's a huge game for us, we're excited about the final and we've won a cup already.
"People will look at the table and say we've not had a good season but, ultimately, would you rather finish second and win nothing or win two cups and be in the Champions League?"
Source: tribalfootball.com