Jones admits mistake, but

GALATASARAY MAN UTD 0 1

PHIL Jones was left to rue a setpiece blunder that cost Manchester United a 1- 0 defeat to Galatasaray in their Champions League clash in Istanbul.

Jones was given his first start after a long injury lay-off as boss Sir Alex Ferguson shuffled his squad knowing United had already booked their place in the knockout stages.

Despite the changes United had chances to go ahead until a defensive lapse on 54 minutes allowed Burak Yilmaz the space to steer in a header from six yards.

“We should have switched on and dealt with that ball,” said Jones. “We got punished at a setpiece which is not our game. We shouldn't have done that.”

Asked if the team had briefly gone to sleep, he added: “Possibly. We need to look at the video and see where went wrong.

“We were a bit unfortunate not to take the lead — it wasn't our night.”

Jones was content to get a full run out as he looks to force his way back into the first team.

“I'm delighted. I've had a torrid six months in and out of the team and fitness,” he said.

“I was delighted to get 90 minutes and I hope I can push on now.”

Darren Fletcher was also given a rare start this season alongside the likes of young midfielder Nick Powell and the Scot believes his younger team-mates will have only benefited from a match played in front of a ferocious home support.

“It was difficult conditions and the pitch wasn't great. It was an in-