Solskjaer: Today a good day for Jones and Man Utd | OneFootball

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says tonight will be a big moment as Phil Jones returns to action against Carabao Cup opponents West Ham.

Jones last played for United in January 2020.

Solskjaer expressed his delight on the defender's recovery and praised his professionalism as he continues his journey back to full fitness.

"I'm so happy for Phil. He has completed two 90 minutes for the Under-23s and played some minutes behind closed doors and he's got no reaction on his knee," the Red Devils boss told the club's official website.

"He's been working really hard. I've been part of that myself and had the best part of three years or at least more than two out of three years and I know what challenges he's been through, mentally.

"Thinking will I ever play football again or even be able to walk again and be able to play with the kids in the garden.

"He's been so diligent and so professional; no frills, no social media and I'm old school. I like players like that.

"He just focuses on one thing and gets his head around the challenges and he's back. He will also be in the squad.

"It's a good day for him and for us and it's something that he has earned."