Manchester United: 5 Things Learned headed into the International Break

Manchester United: 5 things learned headed into the international break

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Romelu Lukaku of Manchester United celebrates scoring his sides first goal with his Manchester United team mates during the Premier League match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford on August 13, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) /

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More people had this season down as Phil Jones’ last with the club rather than the season he turns his United career around.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 26: Phil Jones of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leicester City at Old Trafford on August 26, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) /

The England international has always been full of potential, but his inability to stay fit has left him seldom used.

However, the often clumsy and awkward center back has been a revelation in the back line so far this season.

Along with Eric Bailly, the two have formed the foundation of arguably the best defense in the Premier League.

United bought Victor Lindelof to partner next to Bailly, but if Jones continues to show he’s turned the corner, his spot in the team is seemingly assured.

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