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Jose Mourinho assures defender he does have a future at Man United
JOSE MOURINHO has reportedly assured Phil Jones he does have a future at Manchester United.
Phil Jones made just seven starts for United last season
Jones signed a new four-year deal with the Red Devils earlier this year.
But the 24-year-old made just 13 appearances for United due to injures last season, and he was left out of Roy Hodgson's England squad for Euro 2016.
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And following Mourinho's arrival at Old Trafford his future has been thrown into doubt.
Express Sport understands the Portuguese has been given £200million to spend on new recruits this summer.
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The former Chelsea boss has already splashed £30m on Villarreal's Eric Bailly, and he plays in the same position as Jones.
However the Daily Mirror claim Mourinho has complete faith in Jones and wants to keep him at Old Trafford.
The report adds Mourinho believes the 24-year-old can grow into a similar role that John Terry held for him during his time at Stamford Bridge.
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