Gary Neville feared that Jonny Evans could have experienced a career-ending performance against Burnley on Saturday evening but was pleased to see the Manchester United defender thrive.
The centre-back provided the excellent long-ball assist for Bruno Fernandes’ winner in the 1-0 victory having had a headed goal ruled out by VAR earlier in the first half.
It was Evans’ first start in eight years for United having secured a shock return in the summer. Neville admitted he feared for the 35-year-old when he was named in the line-up at Turf Moor with Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire out injured.
However, he was “delighted” to admit his fears were misplaced. READ MORE: Jonny Evans gives verdict on United under Erik ten Hag READ MORE: United receive double injury boost “At the end of my career at Man United I had a couple of games where people got past me and I got isolated,” he told his Sky Sports podcast. “I thought this could be a game tonight that finishes Jonny. “Those Burnley bright forwards all of a sudden get at him and he gets exposed.