Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones retires at the age of 32

Former England and Manchester United defender Phil Jones has announced his retirement from football at the age of 32.

Phil Jones

"My career ended earlier than I would have liked. But the glass is half full. I have received my UEFA coaching license and I want to try my hand at coaching. I am determined to achieve this," the BBC quoted Jones as saying.

The 32-year-old hasn't played since leaving Manchester United at the end of the 2022/23 season, and his last appearance was 12 months ago against Brentford.

Jones, who joined Manchester United from Blackburn in 2011, has been plagued by injury problems for most of his career.

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