Training Talk: Jonny Evans

Jonny Evans is the latest Manchester United star to take part in our Training Talk feature...

Which part of training do you enjoy the most?
In the actual session? It's always nice to have a little game because they are quite competitive and it's a chance to express yourself in tight areas. You get to see some fantastic goals in those little games and that's probably the most enjoyable part of it.

Who was scored the best goal in training?
Do you know what, I think Giggsy [Ryan Giggs] scored one and this always sticks in my head. He has gone to shoot and given the goalkeeper the eyes to shoot across goal but stuck it in at the near post instead. But it was a drill from about 30 or 40 yards out and not one-on-one with the keeper. That's how good it was.

Talk us through the best goal you've ever scored in training...
I remember when I first came into the first team, I scored one with my left foot that went right into the top corner. I haven't scored one since! [laughs].

Who is the most competitive player in training?
I think everyone is competitive. In the past, it would have been Giggsy. It's hard to tell now but Giggsy would have been the one who got the angriest anyway.

Who would join you in your ideal five-a-side team?
I would go all-out attack and pick two strikers. I'd have Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie. Adnan Januzaj because he's quite skilful so I'd have him plus Juan Mata.

Are you doing anything specific in the gym at the moment?
We're always in the gym and are doing a lot of power work and explosive work. We're concentrating on that really and trying to get that speed element of our game.

Are there any areas of technology or statistical expertise you're using?
I mean the good thing with stats is we get feedback straight away - after every session. We see how many kilometres we have run, how much height, speed and distance and I think it's good to know how far you've pushed yourself and how strenuous it has been. You have to be aware of what you're doing to your body so you can taper it down the next day if you think you cannot do another hard session - especially leading up towards a game. You can try to manage yourself as we get the stats after every session.

Are there any unsung heroes at the Aon Training Complex who deserve some credit?
The two kit men. In the past, Albert [Morgan] would travel with the team whereas it was changed last season so the two kit men have to travel on ahead. Alec Wylie and Ian Buckingham go down the day before everyone else and return after us. I know there's two of them but it must be a lonely job and they don't stay in the hotel with us because they have to be near the stadium. That's quite a big one and we appreciate them doing that.

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