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Jonny Evans has shed light on an unexpected part of his transition into a coaching role at Manchester United.

Coaching shift

Evans came through the ranks at the club before debuting for the first team in 2007. He was a key player under the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson.

In his first United stint, Evans helped the club to win three Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy. He departed in 2015 for West Bromwich Albion after falling out of favour under Louis van Gaal.

He also spent a period at Leicester City, whose relegation prompted Evans to return to Old Trafford on a short-term arrangement. He initially trained with the squad, subsequently signing a one-year contract in September 2023. His experience and leadership in the dressing room proved crucial, especially during a challenging period under Erik ten Hag.

Evans was instrumental as United won the FA Cup in 2024, beating cross-town rivals Manchester City in the final. He parted ways with the Red Devils for a second time at the end of the 2024/25 campaign, before then coming back to assume the role of United’s head of loans and pathways.

The former Northern Ireland international...