Jones ready for challenge

Phil Jones has declared himself ready for the "massive challenge" of breaking into the Manchester United side.

New England Under-21 captain Jones cannot wait to get started at Old Trafford and is confident he has not sacrificed first-team football by leaving Blackburn Rovers.

Jones, 19, last week completed his move to Sir Alex Ferguson's side for a fee reportedly in excess of £16.5m

He will link up with his new team-mates, including international centre-back partner Chris Smalling, once he returns from holiday after England crashed out of the European Under-21 Championship on Sunday night.

Jones said: "I'm not sure when my first day is going to be. I have got to go home first, go on a few holidays and chill out for a little bit.

"Hopefully, I will get a call from the gaffer and I'm looking forward to that.

"Everyone knows they are one of the biggest clubs on the planet. It's a massive move for me and I just can't wait to get started. It's a massive challenge.