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Philip Anthony Jones is an English professional footballer contracted to Premier League club Manchester United.
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Birthday : 21 February 1992 . Place of birth : Preston, England.
Before joining Manchester United, Jones played for Blackburn Rovers at both youth and senior levels.
Jones was born in Preston, Lancashire, and grew up in nearby Clayton-le-Woods.
Jones joined the Blackburn Rovers youth team in 2002.
Jones made his first Premier League start for Blackburn against Chelsea on 21 March, just a month after turning 18.
The 2010-11 season started in promising fashion with Jones starting in the opening match of the campaign against Everton, and subsequently playing the majority of the club's matches in the first half of the season, albeit in an unfamiliar defensive midfield role.
Before joining Manchester United, Jones played for Blackburn Rovers at both youth and senior levels.
Jones was born in Preston, Lancashire, and grew up in nearby Clayton-le-Woods.
Jones joined the Blackburn Rovers youth team in 2002.
Jones made his first Premier League start for Blackburn against Chelsea on 21 March, just a month after turning 18.
The 2010-11 season started in promising fashion with Jones starting in the opening match of the campaign against Everton, and subsequently playing the majority of the club's matches in the first half of the season, albeit in an unfamiliar defensive midfield role.
A torn knee cartilage injury in a match against West Ham United in December, threatened to rule him out for the remainder of the season.
On 2 April 2011, Jones started a first-team match for the first time in four months against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, playing the full 90 minutes in a 0-0 draw.
At the end of the 2010-11 season, Manchester United were reportedly interested in signing Jones.
Alex Ferguson was apparently impressed with Jones' commitment and leadership skills at centre-back when Blackburn held United to a 1-1 draw on the day United clinched the 2010-11 title.
On 13 June 2011, United confirmed that they had reached an agreement to sign Jones on a five-year deal for an undisclosed transfer fee believed to be at least £16.5 million; the deal would be finalised upon his return from international duty.
On 2 April 2011, Jones started a first-team match for the first time in four months against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, playing the full 90 minutes in a 0-0 draw.
At the end of the 2010-11 season, Manchester United were reportedly interested in signing Jones.
Alex Ferguson was apparently impressed with Jones' commitment and leadership skills at centre-back when Blackburn held United to a 1-1 draw on the day United clinched the 2010-11 title.
On 13 June 2011, United confirmed that they had reached an agreement to sign Jones on a five-year deal for an undisclosed transfer fee believed to be at least £16.5 million; the deal would be finalised upon his return from international duty.
Jones made his competitive debut for Manchester United as a second-half substitute, replacing Rio Ferdinand in the 2011 FA Community Shield against rivals Manchester City.
Jones made his league debut a week later, again as a substitute replacing Ferdinand, as United beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 on the opening weekend.
On 10 September 2011, Jones provided two assists for Wayne Rooney in United's 5-0 thumping of Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium.
Then five minutes later, Jones embarked on a mazy dribble going past numerous Bolton defenders before his shot was blocked by the goalkeeper but followed up by Rooney.
Jones started the away match to Liverpool as a box-to-box midfielder, different from his usual centre-back and full-back positions he was accustomed to.
Jones made his league debut a week later, again as a substitute replacing Ferdinand, as United beat West Bromwich Albion 2-1 on the opening weekend.
On 10 September 2011, Jones provided two assists for Wayne Rooney in United's 5-0 thumping of Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium.
Then five minutes later, Jones embarked on a mazy dribble going past numerous Bolton defenders before his shot was blocked by the goalkeeper but followed up by Rooney.
Jones started the away match to Liverpool as a box-to-box midfielder, different from his usual centre-back and full-back positions he was accustomed to.
Jones scored his first ever senior goal on 3 December 2011, in a 1-0 away win against Aston Villa.
Jones scored a consolation goal against Basel in a 2-1 Champions League defeat that resulted in United being knocked out of the competition, heading in a loose ball after Federico Macheda's shot had come back off the bar.
On 21 December 2011, he suffered a facial injury in an away match against Fulham, however the X-ray showed no serious damage and Jones returned to action in the 3-2 defeat against Blackburn on 31 December.
After suffering a back problem and having a knee operation which kept him out for the start of the 2012-13 season, Jones made his first appearance in an away match against Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League on 20 November.
On 10 December, he scored the only goal of the match in a 1-0 win against Shakhtar Donetsk in the final group-stage match of the UEFA Champions League, ensuring Manchester United finished top of the group.
Jones scored a consolation goal against Basel in a 2-1 Champions League defeat that resulted in United being knocked out of the competition, heading in a loose ball after Federico Macheda's shot had come back off the bar.
On 21 December 2011, he suffered a facial injury in an away match against Fulham, however the X-ray showed no serious damage and Jones returned to action in the 3-2 defeat against Blackburn on 31 December.
After suffering a back problem and having a knee operation which kept him out for the start of the 2012-13 season, Jones made his first appearance in an away match against Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League on 20 November.
On 10 December, he scored the only goal of the match in a 1-0 win against Shakhtar Donetsk in the final group-stage match of the UEFA Champions League, ensuring Manchester United finished top of the group.
On 1 July 2015, Jones signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United.
On 9 February, Jones assisted Anthony Martial in a 3-0 win over Fulham, his first goal involvement since 2014.
On 26 January 2020, he scored in a 6-0 FA Cup win against Tranmere Rovers; it was his first goal for United since March 2014.
In September 2021, Jones opened up on his injury problems, stating "I think as a footballer, as a person, as a human being, that's the lowest I probably ever felt in my life".
Following an injury to Harry Maguire, coupled with existing injuries to Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelöf, Jones made his return to first team action in a 1-0 home defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on 3 January 2022, his first appearance in nearly two years.
On 9 February, Jones assisted Anthony Martial in a 3-0 win over Fulham, his first goal involvement since 2014.
On 26 January 2020, he scored in a 6-0 FA Cup win against Tranmere Rovers; it was his first goal for United since March 2014.
In September 2021, Jones opened up on his injury problems, stating "I think as a footballer, as a person, as a human being, that's the lowest I probably ever felt in my life".
Following an injury to Harry Maguire, coupled with existing injuries to Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelöf, Jones made his return to first team action in a 1-0 home defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on 3 January 2022, his first appearance in nearly two years.
Jones made his debut for the England under-19 team in the 3-1 win over Turkey on 17 November 2009.
He appeared a further three times for the under-19s. On 4 August 2010, Jones was called up to the England under-21 squad. On 10 August, Jones won his first under-21 cap, starting for England against Uzbekistan.
On 5 August 2011, he was called up to the England senior team for the friendly against the Netherlands by Fabio Capello, but did not end up playing as the match was cancelled four days later by the Football Association after riots in London.
On 7 October 2011, Jones made his debut for the England senior team in a 2-2 draw against Montenegro in UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying.
Capello said Jones was "Born with talent", and praised his performance.
He appeared a further three times for the under-19s. On 4 August 2010, Jones was called up to the England under-21 squad. On 10 August, Jones won his first under-21 cap, starting for England against Uzbekistan.
On 5 August 2011, he was called up to the England senior team for the friendly against the Netherlands by Fabio Capello, but did not end up playing as the match was cancelled four days later by the Football Association after riots in London.
On 7 October 2011, Jones made his debut for the England senior team in a 2-2 draw against Montenegro in UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying.
Capello said Jones was "Born with talent", and praised his performance.
Jones was named in England's UEFA Euro 2012 squad by Capello's replacement Roy Hodgson.
Due to a shoulder injury, Hodgson took uncapped defender John Stones as standby for Jones, but he recovered before 2 June deadline.
With England's elimination likely, Jones was given a tournament debut as a starter in the final group match, helping the team to a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica in Belo Horizonte.
Known for his physical power and build, Jones has been called a "Jack of all trades" for his ability to play at centre-back, right-back or as a defensive midfielder.
With his stocky build, opposition players have found it hard to bully Jones off the ball or out-muscle him.
Former Manchester United player Bobby Charlton has said that Jones evoked memories of the late Duncan Edwards, "If you talk to Bobby Charlton", says Pat Crerand, Charlton's teammate in United's 1967-68 European Cup-winning team, "Phil Jones reminds him of Duncan Edwards with his power and build."
In 2013, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson offered perhaps the most glowing endorsement of Jones' abilities, saying "The way he is looking, he could be our best ever player. He may be one of the best players we have ever had, no matter where we play him. At 21 years of age, he is going to be a phenomenal player. He can play anywhere on the pitch. He has such a massive influence, with his instinct and reading of the game."
Due to a shoulder injury, Hodgson took uncapped defender John Stones as standby for Jones, but he recovered before 2 June deadline.
With England's elimination likely, Jones was given a tournament debut as a starter in the final group match, helping the team to a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw with Costa Rica in Belo Horizonte.
Known for his physical power and build, Jones has been called a "Jack of all trades" for his ability to play at centre-back, right-back or as a defensive midfielder.
With his stocky build, opposition players have found it hard to bully Jones off the ball or out-muscle him.
Former Manchester United player Bobby Charlton has said that Jones evoked memories of the late Duncan Edwards, "If you talk to Bobby Charlton", says Pat Crerand, Charlton's teammate in United's 1967-68 European Cup-winning team, "Phil Jones reminds him of Duncan Edwards with his power and build."
In 2013, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson offered perhaps the most glowing endorsement of Jones' abilities, saying "The way he is looking, he could be our best ever player. He may be one of the best players we have ever had, no matter where we play him. At 21 years of age, he is going to be a phenomenal player. He can play anywhere on the pitch. He has such a massive influence, with his instinct and reading of the game."
Later assessments of Jones' style were less flattering, with former Manchester United captain Roy Keane deeming Jones "Not good at defending or [a] good defender".
In 2019, reflecting on Ferguson's 2013 endorsement of Jones, The i noted that "In more than six years Jones has produced more internet memes, as he falls flat on his face or it contorts in an impossible expression, than convincing performances in a Manchester United shirt", while suggesting Ferguson's comments "Could well be the biggest error of judgement he ever made in his career".
In 2019, reflecting on Ferguson's 2013 endorsement of Jones, The i noted that "In more than six years Jones has produced more internet memes, as he falls flat on his face or it contorts in an impossible expression, than convincing performances in a Manchester United shirt", while suggesting Ferguson's comments "Could well be the biggest error of judgement he ever made in his career".
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