Who are Phil Jones? Man United New Sign June 2011

Blackburn Rovers star Phil Jones is having a medical at United's training ground before signing a five-year contract for Manchester United ahead of a £16 million transfer to Old Trafford. Jones, who made his Premier League debut in March last year, played 28 times last season despite being hampered by injuries, and is part of England's European Under-21 Championship squad. Jones would face stiff competition for a first-team place at United from the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Nemanja Vidic, Jonny Evans and Chris Smalling.

Philip Anthony "Phil" Jones (born 21 February 1992) is an English footballer who plays for Premier League club Blackburn Rovers, as a defender.

Personal information
Full name	Philip Anthony Jones
Date of birth	21 February 1992 (age 19)
Place of birth	Preston, England
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position	Defender
Club information
Current club	Blackburn Rovers
Number	28
Youth career
2002–2009	Blackburn Rovers
Senior career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2009–	Blackburn Rovers	34	(0)
National team‡
2009–2010	England U19	4	(0)
2010–	England U21	5	(0)