Young guns: Jonny Evans impressed by Phil Jones' Manchester United start
Phil Jones (left) has made an impressive start at United Jonny Evans looked across at his central defensive partner on Monday night and struggled to remind himselfthat Phil Joneswas a teenager.
Jones has made such an impression at Manchester United since his 18million summer move from Blackburn that he is already being touted as a possible member of England's Euro 2012 squad.
Making his first Premier League start earlier this week, Jones performed like a veteran.
Happy to bring the ball out of defence, solid in the tackle and not afraid to make his opinions known, little wonder Evans felt Tottenham were taking on someone far older than 19.
"Phil was outstanding," said the Northern Ireland international.
"It is hard to believe he is only 19.
"He has shown a lot of confidence, has a great physical presence you don't get in many players of his age, is quick and has great ability on the ball.
"He has settled in really well, just like Ashley Young and David de Gea.
"You don't have to go out of your way to help them. It seems like they have already been here for a really long time."
Evans is not being lured into the beliefthat Sunday's encounter with Arsenalwill be anything other than a tough contest.
He accepts Arsenal have lost two stellar talents in Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.
However, a quick glance through the Gunners squad suggests there are many other dangers lurking.
"It is going to be a much more difficult game than everyone is thinking," he said.
"Arsenal are a fantastic team and no matter what anyone thinks, Arsene Wenger has unbelievable ability at bringing through young lads.
"Those who have come in will be so well integrated into the Arsenal system.
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"The y have a distinct style of play they rarely change from. That helps when it comes through the youth set-up and the reserves. They know exactly how to play."
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Jones has made such an impression at Manchester United since his 18million summer move from Blackburn that he is already being touted as a possible member of England's Euro 2012 squad.
Making his first Premier League start earlier this week, Jones performed like a veteran.
Happy to bring the ball out of defence, solid in the tackle and not afraid to make his opinions known, little wonder Evans felt Tottenham were taking on someone far older than 19.
"Phil was outstanding," said the Northern Ireland international.
"It is hard to believe he is only 19.
"He has shown a lot of confidence, has a great physical presence you don't get in many players of his age, is quick and has great ability on the ball.
"He has settled in really well, just like Ashley Young and David de Gea.
"You don't have to go out of your way to help them. It seems like they have already been here for a really long time."
Evans is not being lured into the beliefthat Sunday's encounter with Arsenalwill be anything other than a tough contest.
He accepts Arsenal have lost two stellar talents in Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri.
However, a quick glance through the Gunners squad suggests there are many other dangers lurking.
"It is going to be a much more difficult game than everyone is thinking," he said.
"Arsenal are a fantastic team and no matter what anyone thinks, Arsene Wenger has unbelievable ability at bringing through young lads.
"Those who have come in will be so well integrated into the Arsenal system.
!
"The y have a distinct style of play they rarely change from. That helps when it comes through the youth set-up and the reserves. They know exactly how to play."
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