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England defender Phil Jones has announced retirement from football at the age of 32. The former Manchester United defender was a coach through the 2023/24 season with the Red Devils' academy before confirming his decision to call it a career.
The 32-year-old hasn't been in action since leaving Manchester United at the end of the 2022-23 season as his last appearance for United came at the end of the 2021-22 season in a 3-0 home win against Brentford. Speaking to BBC, Jones shared that he completed his A license in coaching and wants to manage a team.
I'm glass half full: Phil Jones announces retirement
Jones said, "My career finished shorter than I would have liked. [I'm] glass half full. [I have] completed my A license and I want to get out there and challenge myself in coaching. Ultimately I want to take charge of a team. I am determined to get there. I did everything I could [to return to playing] but with so many rehabs I was coming back from, it has an effect on you and your family."
Phil Jones joined United in 2011 from Blackburn as one of England's top prospects. During his 12 years with the Red Devils, Jones made 229 appearances in all competitions and won five trophies, including a Premier League title in 2013 but he suffered horrific injuries throughout this tenure.
