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By Adithya Ananth<\/h3>\n

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Chris Smalling<\/a> envisions partnering Phil Jones<\/a> at the heart of Manchester United<\/a>‘s defence, after the Red Devils announced that they had come to an agreement with Blackburn Rovers over the sale of the youngster.<\/p>\n

The 19-year-old is on a five-year deal at Old Trafford and has already played alongside Smalling at the England Under-21 level, and now the former Fulham man has hailed his fellow defender.<\/p>\n

“It’s brilliant,” he told reporters. “I’ve really enjoyed playing with him and it’s hard to think he’s only 19 as well, so hopefully we can play together for a few years and see this championship out as well first and go further than a couple of years ago.”<\/p>\n

Jones’ transfer to Old Trafford was not without it’s moments, which could have potentially distracted the youngster during the U-21 European Championship in Denmark.<\/p>\n

“You wouldn’t think it,” said Smalling. “We’ve just trained together these last couple of weeks and nothing’s changed and that togetherness showed.”<\/p>\n

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