phil jones manchester united But, at the same time, it's hard to envision a better situation for him to grow accustomed to the pressures of the elite level of English football in. Jones can get spot starts here and there, spelling the aging Ferdinand, as well as Vidic, giving the team little drop in the talent level at the position. He's already a skilled defenseman, who projects extremely well at the position, and he can learn from two of the better defenders in the Premiership.
On top of that, he won't have the pressure to be a star until he's sure he's ready to have it, as Vidic and Ferdinand can cover him until he's ready. He won't be playing everyday, but he will be gaining the experience he needs to shine at Old Trafford when it's his time. In the end, this is a brilliant move by Ferguson. He's found his next elite central defender in Jones, and has given him the chance to hone his craft for a season or two before fully switching him with Rio Ferdinand. He'll be exposed to the pressures present at an elite club without the risk of being overwhelmed by them at first. He projects as a star in the sport in the very near future, and already ensures that when Rio gets hurt (and he will get hurt), there's no drop off in the talent level in his replacement.
Phil jones is a good young English player. 1 of the toughest defenders I played against last season. Can play midfield to,” Rooney posted on his official Twitter page. However, Rooney quickly distanced himself from any insinuation that a deal was done. “I don't know if phil jones is signing for us just saying he is a good player that's all. I haven't got a clue if he is signing or not," added Rooney. The 19-year-old centre-half, who has been linked with a host of Premier League clubs including Arsenal and Liverpool has opted for the champions and will compete for a place in the United starting eleven with Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Jonny Evans and fellow England Under-21 international Chris Smalling.
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