Manchester United manager David Moyes has insisted that he will continue to play Jonny Evans, Chris Smalling and Phil Jones.

The defensive trio have featured prominently this season, largely due to injuries suffered by the experienced Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic.

However, despite the fact that they have played a large number of games, Moyes has claimed that he has no intention of given any of them a break.

"I don't think they should have issues. They are three young men who shouldn't be worried about injuries but playing 40 to 50 games a season," the Scot told reporters. "I want them to be robust. They have to be tough and ready to play all the games."

All three have been tipped to feature during tonight's League Cup tie away at Stoke City.