[21] Phil Jones on Scouse Sterling’s sending off

[Red News]

"The referee was a bit harsh. I don't think Raheem's done too much wrong. It's harsh. The referee probably could've kept them both on the pitch. You've got to deal with whatever gets thrown in your face, and everyone's discipline is key, but I don't think there was anything to worry about. We've talked about a lot of things over the last few weeks: there's no right and wrong, and people will pick up cards because it's the nature of the game. But I don't think there was any maliciousness in this incident. It was just harsh. Overall it was a fair game and evenly contested. We're happy to have another work-out under our belts and more acclimatisation to the heat. It was a good work out and a good test against a good team. They tested us at times and I thought we coped with it well. We could have scored a few more goals but, overall, we're pleased. It was difficult at times in the heat but that's what we wanted and that's what we expected. The preparation is for June 14."