Jonny Evans savours second Manchester United chance after fearing career was over
Evans, 35, made a surprise return to his boyhood club in the summer after his contract with relegated Leicester ended, initially on a short-term deal that allowed him to play during their pre-season campaign before he signed a one-year contract.
It came after an injury-ravaged campaign with the Foxes in which Evans was limited to just 14 club appearances, struggling to get over a persistent calf problem that left him wondering if his time was up.
Instead, he has started two of Unitedâs last three Premier League matches, helping earn wins in both.
âI went through a stage last year where I started thinking maybe it is coming to an end,â Evans said as he prepared to captain Northern Ireland in Tuesdayâs Euro 2024 qualifier against Slovenia.
âThereâs no doubt I did have those thoughts. At the time I couldnât get over injuries and every time I came back I was breaking down.
âI had lots of people telling me thereâs no way youâre close to finishing, but you have to prove that to yourself and I feel like Iâve been able to do that.
âEvery time you complete a match you think, âThereâs another one, I can do thatâ, and sometimes you just have to confirm that to yourself.
âIâve been pleased Iâve been able to go through that process and I feel in a good place.â
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