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Phil Jones (footballer, born 1992)
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Philip Anthony Jones (born 21 February 1992) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender.
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![]() Jones playing for Manchester United in 2015 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Philip Anthony Jones[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1992-02-21) 21 February 1992 (age 32)[2] | ||
Place of birth | Preston, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Defender, defensive midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Ribble Wanderers | |||
2002–2009 | Blackburn Rovers | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2009–2011 | Blackburn Rovers | 35 | (0) |
2011–2023 | Manchester United | 169 | (2) |
Total | 204 | (2) | |
International career | |||
2009–2010 | England U19 | 4 | (0) |
2010–2011 | England U21 | 9 | (0) |
2011–2018 | England | 27 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:09, 2 July 2023 (UTC) |
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He most known for his times at Manchester United. Before joining Manchester United, Jones played for Blackburn Rovers at both youth and senior levels. Although primarily a centre-back, he has also been used as a right-back or defensive midfielder.
Jones has represented England at various levels. 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 team in 2011, and represented his country at UEFA Euro 2012, and the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups.