Man Utd defender Jones overjoyed at return after frustrating absence

Phil Jones has admitted to a feeling of frustration during his injury absence from the Manchester United team.

The 23-year-old defender missed the opening of the new season because of a blood clot found in his calf during pre-season training.

Jones made his first Premier League appearance as a second-half sub in Saturday's 3-0 win over Sunderland and admits it was a great feeling to be back amongst his teammates after a tough time on the sidelines.

"It was something that was completely out of control," he said of the issue.

"I came off the [pre-season] tour and felt a tightness in my calves and had a scan on it and found a blood clot in my leg.

"I was still fit and mobile about the house but I couldn't join in with the lads because if you get contact it [the clot] can travel up your leg and then you are in trouble, so it's very frustrating.

"So I am just buzzing to be back now and happy to be back in the fold."