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Former Manchester United player Phil Jones has taken a significant step into coaching.

Man United career

The former Blackburn Rovers defender signed for Manchester United in 2011 after impressing at Ewood Park.

He played 229 games for the club, scoring six goals in all competitions. He also made 27 appearances for the England national team during his career.

Jones also won the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League trophies during his time in Manchester. Nonetheless, he spent large periods of his time at the club injured, especially in the last few years, when he played just 13 matches between 2019 and 2023.

Post-playing career

Jones retired in 2023 and spent time coaching the under-14 and under-18 teams at Manchester United’s Carrington training complex.

He completed his Diploma in Sport Directorship with the PFA Business School and has also been working on his UEFA Pro Licence to develop his coaching career.

First senior step

It was announced yesterday that Jones has been given the opportunity to work under Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill, who recently took over at Blackburn Rovers.

TalkSPORT report that, “Phil Jones has returned to Blackburn as part of their coaching team...