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​Man Utd defender Jones was sick at thought of FA Cup final

Manchester United defender Phil Jones was once so anxious at the thought of appearing in a FA Cup final he would have fallen ill.

Experience from almost 200 United appearances and a couple of major tournaments with England means Jones will avoid any such debilitating feelings before Saturday's game against Chelsea at Wembley.

"When I was younger I used to get really nervous before games, so much so that you are almost throwing up," he said.

"Now I am used to it; I know what to expect. It is exciting - it's not every day you get to play in an FA Cup final."

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