Phil Jones (footballer)
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Philip Anthony "Phil" Jones (born 21 February 1992) is an English footballer who plays for Manchester United
and the England national team
. Before joining Manchester United, Jones played for Blackburn Rovers
at both youth and senior levels. Although primarily a central defender, he is equally adept as a right back or defensive midfielder.
Jones has represented England at various levels and is currently a member of the England senior squad. He played for the Under-19 team
in 2009 before making his debut for the Under-21 team
in 2010. He made his debut for the England senior squad
on 7 October 2011.
in Leyland, and played for the Ribble Wanderers Under-10 side.
youth team in 2002. He then joined the senior team for the 2009–10 Premier League season, signing a two-year professional contract, and was given the squad number 28. He made his first team debut for Blackburn after starting the League Cup
game against Nottingham Forest
on 22 September 2009, in which Blackburn won 1–0. Then in February 2010, he signed a new five-year contract that included a £
16 million release clause. Jones made his first Premier League start for Blackburn against Chelsea
on 21 March, in a 1–1 draw at Ewood Park
. In the 2009/2010 season, he made nine league appearances, and three cup appearance.
The 2010/2011 season
started in promising fashion with Phil starting in the opening game of the campaign against Everton
. Phil Jones came on as a substitute against Manchester United for Blackburn when Man United beat Blackburn 7-1. Unfortunately, a torn knee cartilage injury in a game against West Ham United
in December, threatened to rule him out for the remainder of the season. However, on 19 March 2011, he made his return from injury against Blackpool
at Ewood Park
coming on as a second-half substitute for Brett Emerton
in a 2–2 draw. 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 deserved 0–0 draw. Despite his injury, he played 26 league games, and two cup games for Blackburn that season.
in their 7-1 defeat to United. 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 £16.5m; the deal would be finalised upon his return from international duty. He made his debut for the club on the 2011 pre-season tour to the USA, in United's 3–1 victory over Chicago Fire.
Jones made his competitive debut for United as a second-half substitute, replacing Rio Ferdinand
in the FA Community Shield
clash against Manchester City. United were 0–2 behind, but won 3–2 over rivals
Manchester City
in the 2011 Community Shield
. 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. He made his full Premier League debut on 22 August 2011 against Tottenham Hostpur
in a 3–0 victory at Old Trafford
, playing the entire game alongside Jonny Evans
. On 10 September 2011, Jones provided two assists for Wayne Rooney
in United's 5-0 thumping of Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium
. He played the entire game at right back and created Rooney's first goal after a quick throw in and pin point cross for Rooney to tap home. 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 made a similar type of run in United's next game at home to Chelsea
, when he got into the box and caused panic in the Chelsea defense, before the ball ricocheted to Wayne Rooney to score. United went on to win the game 3–1. Jones started the away game to Liverpool
as a box to box midfielder, different from his usual centre-back and full-back positions he was accustomed to. On 22 November 2011, Jones put through his own net in the opening minutes against SL Benfica
in a group stage UEFA Champions League
match. A deflected ball was fired across the six yard box and Jones was unable to adjust his feet in time, the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
team in the 3–1 win over Turkey on 17 November 2009. He has since 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. He was substituted in the 46th minute and was replaced by Liverpool
's Martin Kelly
. He was selected for the 2011 U-21 European Championship
in Denmark and was made captain by manager Stuart Pearce
for the final group stage game against the Czech Republic
.
On 5 August 2011, he was called up to the England first-team squad for the friendly against the Netherlands
by Fabio Capello
. but did not end up playing as the game was cancelled four days later by the FA
after the riots in London. On 7 October 2011, He made his debut for the England senior team in a Euro 2012 qualifying
2–2 away draw against Montenegro
. After the game, Capello said Jones was "born with talent", and praised his performance.
Statistics accurate as of match played 22 November 2011
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Statistics accurate as of match played 15 November 2011
Manchester United F.C.
Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
and the England national team
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
. Before joining Manchester United, Jones played for Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
at both youth and senior levels. Although primarily a central defender, he is equally adept as a right back or defensive midfielder.
Jones has represented England at various levels and is currently a member of the England senior squad. He played for the Under-19 team
England national under-19 football team
-Other matches:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Denmark.- Recent call-ups :The following players have also been called up to the England under-19 squad and remain eligible.-Past squads:...
in 2009 before making his debut for the Under-21 team
England national under-21 football team
England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21, is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team....
in 2010. He made his debut for the England senior squad
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
on 7 October 2011.
Early life
Jones was born in Preston, Lancashire. Growing up, he attended Balshaw's CE High SchoolBalshaw's CE High School
Balshaw's CE High School is a comprehensive specialist secondary school located on Church Road in Leyland, England.-Location:It is situated just south of the B5248 in the east of Leyland, close to the West Coast Main Line, and 546 yards west of the M6.-Foundation:The school was founded by Richard...
in Leyland, and played for the Ribble Wanderers Under-10 side.
Blackburn Rovers
Jones joined the Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
youth team in 2002. He then joined the senior team for the 2009–10 Premier League season, signing a two-year professional contract, and was given the squad number 28. He made his first team debut for Blackburn after starting the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
game against Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
on 22 September 2009, in which Blackburn won 1–0. Then in February 2010, he signed a new five-year contract that included a £
Pound sterling
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16 million release clause. Jones made his first Premier League start for Blackburn against Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
on 21 March, in a 1–1 draw at Ewood Park
Ewood Park
Ewood Park is a football stadium in the English town of Blackburn, Lancashire, and is the home of Blackburn Rovers Football Club — one of the founder members of the Football League and Premier League. Rovers have played there since they moved from Leamington Street in the summer of 1890. The...
. In the 2009/2010 season, he made nine league appearances, and three cup appearance.
The 2010/2011 season
2010–11 Premier League
The 2010–11 Premier League was the 19th season of the Premier League since its establishment in 1992. The 2010–11 fixtures were released on 17 June 2010 at 09:00 BST. The season began on 14 August 2010, and ended on 22 May 2011...
started in promising fashion with Phil starting in the opening game of the campaign against Everton
Everton
Everton is a district of Liverpool, in Merseyside, England and a Liverpool City Council ward. At the 2001 Census the population was recorded as 7,398.-Toponymy:...
. Phil Jones came on as a substitute against Manchester United for Blackburn when Man United beat Blackburn 7-1. Unfortunately, a torn knee cartilage injury in a game against West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
in December, threatened to rule him out for the remainder of the season. However, on 19 March 2011, he made his return from injury against Blackpool
Blackpool
Blackpool is a borough, seaside town, and unitary authority area of Lancashire, in North West England. It is situated along England's west coast by the Irish Sea, between the Ribble and Wyre estuaries, northwest of Preston, north of Liverpool, and northwest of Manchester...
at Ewood Park
Ewood Park
Ewood Park is a football stadium in the English town of Blackburn, Lancashire, and is the home of Blackburn Rovers Football Club — one of the founder members of the Football League and Premier League. Rovers have played there since they moved from Leamington Street in the summer of 1890. The...
coming on as a second-half substitute for Brett Emerton
Brett Emerton
Brett Michael Emerton is an Australian football player who plays for Sydney FC and the Australia national team...
in a 2–2 draw. On 2 April 2011, Jones started a first-team match for the first time in four months against Arsenal
Arsenal
An arsenal is a place where arms and ammunition are made, maintained and repaired, stored, issued to authorized users, or any combination of those...
at the Emirates Stadium
Emirates Stadium
Ashburton Grove, currently known as the Emirates Stadium, is a UEFA elite football stadium which is home to Arsenal FC, where they moved from Highbury in 2006. It has an current capacity of 60,361, and there have been rumours of an expansion...
, playing the full 90 minutes in a deserved 0–0 draw. Despite his injury, he played 26 league games, and two cup games for Blackburn that season.
Manchester United
At the end of the 2010–11 season, Manchester United were reportedly interested in signing Jones. Sir Alex Ferguson was apparently impressed with Jones' commitment and leadership skills when Jones came on as a sub for Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
in their 7-1 defeat to United. 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 £16.5m; the deal would be finalised upon his return from international duty. He made his debut for the club on the 2011 pre-season tour to the USA, in United's 3–1 victory over Chicago Fire.
Jones made his competitive debut for United as a second-half substitute, replacing Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Gavin Ferdinand is an English footballer. He plays at centre back for Manchester United in the Premier League and for the England national football team...
in the FA Community Shield
FA Community Shield
The Football Association Community Shield is English football's annual match contested between the champions of the previous Premier League season and the holders of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. If the Premier League champions also won the FA Cup then the league runners-up provide the opposition...
clash against Manchester City. United were 0–2 behind, but won 3–2 over rivals
Manchester derby
The Manchester derby is the name given to football matches between Manchester City and Manchester United. The local derby centres on the City of Manchester and Greater Manchester with approximately four miles separating the clubs with City based in east Manchester at the City of Manchester Stadium...
Manchester City
Manchester City F.C.
Manchester City Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Manchester. Founded in 1880 as St. Mark's , they became Ardwick Association Football Club in 1887 and Manchester City in 1894...
in the 2011 Community Shield
2011 FA Community Shield
The 2011 FA Community Shield was the 89th FA Community Shield, an annual football match contested by the winners of the previous season's Premier League and FA Cup competitions. The match was the 160th Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City and played at Wembley Stadium,...
. Jones made his league debut a week later, again as a substitute replacing Ferdinand, as United beat West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion F.C.
West Bromwich Albion Football Club, also known as West Brom, The Baggies, The Throstles, Albion or WBA, are an English Premier League association football club based in West Bromwich in the West Midlands...
2–1 on the opening weekend. He made his full Premier League debut on 22 August 2011 against Tottenham Hostpur
Tottenham Hotspur F.C.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club , commonly referred to as Spurs, is an English Premier League football club based in Tottenham, north London. The club's home stadium is White Hart Lane....
in a 3–0 victory at Old Trafford
Old Trafford
Old Trafford commonly refers to two sporting arenas:* Old Trafford, home of Manchester United F.C.* Old Trafford Cricket Ground, home of Lancashire County Cricket ClubOld Trafford can also refer to:...
, playing the entire game alongside Jonny Evans
Jonny Evans
Jonathan Grant "Jonny" Evans is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a defender for Manchester United and Northern Ireland. Evans was born in Belfast and started his career at Greenisland FC, where he was spotted by Manchester United scouts. He progressed through Manchester United's football...
. On 10 September 2011, Jones provided two assists for Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Mark Rooney is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester United and the England national team...
in United's 5-0 thumping of Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium
Reebok Stadium
The Reebok Stadium is the home stadium of English Premier League football club Bolton Wanderers, and is located on the Middlebrook Retail Park in Horwich, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. It is commonly known as 'The Reebok'...
. He played the entire game at right back and created Rooney's first goal after a quick throw in and pin point cross for Rooney to tap home. 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 made a similar type of run in United's next game at home to Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
, when he got into the box and caused panic in the Chelsea defense, before the ball ricocheted to Wayne Rooney to score. United went on to win the game 3–1. Jones started the away game to Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
as a box to box midfielder, different from his usual centre-back and full-back positions he was accustomed to. On 22 November 2011, Jones put through his own net in the opening minutes against SL Benfica
SL Benfica
Sport Lisboa e Benfica , commonly known as simply Benfica or occasionally as Benfica Lisbon, is a Portuguese multi-sports club based in Lisbon. Although they successfully compete in a number of different sports, Benfica is mostly known for its association football team...
in a group stage UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
match. A deflected ball was fired across the six yard box and Jones was unable to adjust his feet in time, the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
International career
Jones made his debut for the England under-19England national under-19 football team
-Other matches:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the friendly match against Denmark.- Recent call-ups :The following players have also been called up to the England under-19 squad and remain eligible.-Past squads:...
team in the 3–1 win over Turkey on 17 November 2009. He has since appeared a further three times for the under-19s.
On 4 August 2010, Jones was called up to the England under-21
England national under-21 football team
England's national Under-21 football team, also known as England Under-21s or England U21, is considered to be the feeder team for the England national football team....
squad. On 10 August, Jones won his first under-21 cap
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
, starting for England against Uzbekistan. He was substituted in the 46th minute and was replaced by Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool has won eighteen League titles, second most in English football, seven FA Cups and a record seven League Cups...
's Martin Kelly
Martin Kelly
Martin Ronald Kelly is an English footballer who plays for Premier League club Liverpool as a right back, although he spent most of his Academy career playing as a centre back.-2007–08:...
. He was selected for the 2011 U-21 European Championship
2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
UEFA U-21 Championship 2011 was the 18th staging of UEFA's European Under-21 Football Championship. The final tournament was hosted by Denmark between 11 and 25 June 2011....
in Denmark and was made captain by manager Stuart Pearce
Stuart Pearce
Stuart Pearce OBE is an English football manager and former player. He is currently the manager of the England national under-21 team and the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Olympic football team...
for the final group stage game against the Czech Republic
Czech Republic national under-21 football team
The Czech Republic national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of the Czech Republic and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic...
.
On 5 August 2011, he was called up to the England first-team squad for the friendly against the Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
by Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello
Fabio Capello is an Italian football manager and former player. He is the manager of the England national football team.Capello has the distinction of winning the domestic league title with every club he has coached throughout his career...
. but did not end up playing as the game was cancelled four days later by the FA
The Football Association
The Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of football in England, and the Crown Dependencies of Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man. It was formed in 1863, and is the oldest national football association...
after the riots in London. On 7 October 2011, He made his debut for the England senior team in a Euro 2012 qualifying
UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying
The qualifying competition for UEFA Euro 2012 is a series of parallel association football competitions held over 2010 and 2011 to decide the qualifiers for UEFA Euro 2012, to be held in Poland and Ukraine...
2–2 away draw against Montenegro
Montenegro national football team
The Montenegro national football team represents Montenegro in association football and is controlled by the Football Association of Montenegro, the governing body for football in Montenegro...
. After the game, Capello said Jones was "born with talent", and praised his performance.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Europe | OtherIncludes other competitive competitions, including the FA Community Shield FA Community Shield The Football Association Community Shield is English football's annual match contested between the champions of the previous Premier League season and the holders of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium. If the Premier League champions also won the FA Cup then the league runners-up provide the opposition... |
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| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Blackburn Rovers Blackburn Rovers F.C. Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.... |
2009–10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 12 | 0 | ||
| 2010–11 2010–11 Premier League The 2010–11 Premier League was the 19th season of the Premier League since its establishment in 1992. The 2010–11 fixtures were released on 17 June 2010 at 09:00 BST. The season began on 14 August 2010, and ended on 22 May 2011... |
26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 28 | 0 | |||
| Total | 35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |– | 40 | 0 | ||||
| Manchester United Manchester United F.C. Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958... |
2011–12 2011–12 Manchester United F.C. season The 2011–12 season is Manchester United's 20th season in the Premier League, and their 37th consecutive season in the top-flight of English football. United are defending Premier League champions, and will be aiming for an unprecedented 20th league title this season. Furthermore, they are competing... |
12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Career total | 47 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 59 | 0 | |
Statistics accurate as of match played 22 November 2011
International
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Statistics accurate as of match played 15 November 2011