Why England and Capello Will Benefit From This Summer’s Transfer Window. Part 3 – Phil Jones

The third in our series of moves that will benefit the England national team is Phil Jones’ move to league-champions Manchester United for £16 million…

Making his debut in 2009, the Lancashire born centre-half made 35 appearances for Rovers before his transfer to Manchester.

Jones has also been utilised as a holding midfielder.

Playing all three games for the England U21’s European Championship campaign, the defender transferred for £20 million to Manchester United in June. Although there is much competition at Manchester United; Ferdinand, Vidic, Smalling and Evans, with so many games in the season, he should see some considerable game time, including some valuable European experience.

Much like Smalling, he looks calm, composed and collected at this level, despite his young age. A potential partnership at Manchester United in years to come of Smalling and Jones could become the partnership at World Cups for England in the not too distant future.

Just training and being around defenders such as Ferdinand and Vidic will greatly benefit the young defender.

Capello will be looking closely at the pair, with Brazil 2014 in mind. With Rio Ferdinand 32, and John Terry aged 30, there is a real possibility that the young central defenders will push them all the way for a starting spot at the World Cup in three years time.

Related posts:

1. Why England and Capello Will Benefit From This Summer’s Transfer Window. Part 1 – Ashley Young
2. Why England and Capello Will Benefit From This Summer’s Transfer Window. Part 2 – Stewart Downing
3. Manchester United Confirm Signing of Phil Jones From Blackburn
4. The January Transfer Window – Part one
5. The Dilemma On How To Get It Up And Over The Wall Solved By David Jones…