Evans relishing responsibility on tour

Sunday 21 July 2024 13:45

Jonny Evans is eagerly anticipating another summer tour with Manchester United and the chance to carry on from where he left off last season.

The Northern Ireland international rejoined his boyhood club last year but initially travelled with an Academy squad for the game against Wrexham in San Diego.

He then linked up with the senior group and enjoyed such an impressive campaign that he was offered a fresh one-year contract.

After signing up again, the unflappable defender spoke with club media about whether he passes on advice to any younger members of Erik ten Hag's group, given his status in the dressing room, and everything he has achieved in the game.

“If they ever asked for advice, I mean I think, for me, I wouldn’t necessarily go and tell people what the right way is to do it," Evans said. "People have their own way of doing things and I suppose you have that everywhere.

"If they ask for advice, I would give them that and I think, having been through it, and I’ve been playing football a long time now, I’ve got a certain way that has seen my career pan out.

“People’s careers play out in different ways but, you know, I’ve got that experience of how I see it. So, if ever anyone wanted to ask for advice, it would never be a problem."

Evans will be keen to impress on Tour 2024, presented by Snapdragon, as Erik's men take on Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool, with the fixtures being shown live on MUTV.

“I mean when we go to the States, it’s obvious that football is growing a lot," he added. "I’m trying to think back to whenever my first tour was when we went to the States but you can definitely see a big change.

"I’ve noticed a big change when I went back last year and it’s a great place to go and play, and a great place to visit. You know, you get both sides of it and everyone is looking forward to it again.”

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