Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has revealed that he has changed his daily routine in order to improve his career.

Evans has come through the ranks at Old Trafford to establish himself as a key defender for the club, but the Northern Irishman has insisted that he has had to change his life off the pitch.

The 25-year-old told reporters: "For me, the last couple of years have been about learning how to live right off the pitch.

"My focus has been solely about football. When I wake up in the morning it is the first thing I think about. I take time and think about how I am going to improve. It becomes an obsession.

"I get up two hours earlier than I used to. I get into training earlier and go to the gym. I understand there is a fine line. As soon as I have finished training I try and relax, but I have a routine which I have worked hard at and which works for me."

Evans has made 156 appearances for Manchester United.