Gary Neville thinks Phil Jones can captain Manchester United

30 June 2011 12:20
Share ?16m signing: Phil Jones joined from Blackburn[LNB]Gary Neville believes that Manchester United's new signing Phil Jones can follow in his footsteps and captain the Old Trafford club.[LNB]Neville believes that Jones, who blossomed alongside fellow United defender Chris Smalling at the European Under 21 Championships in Denmark, has all the leadership qualities required to one-day lead the club.[LNB]And the former England right back is confident that the ?16million buy from Blackburn will go on to achieve great things at United.[LNB]'I think this lad's going to be a star, I really do,' said Neville.[LNB]'I think he's going to be somebody who could potentially be a captain of Manchester United in the future.[LNB]'He looks really solid and he's somebody who can be a huge player for the club for the next 10 years.[LNB] 'There's a lot of potential there and the performances he's put in over the last two years have been outstanding, particularly against us.[LNB] Ringing endorsement: Former United skipper Gary Neville[LNB]'For a 19-year-old that's excellent. He's a great signing for us.'[LNB]United have also brought in Ashley Young and David de Gea this summer but Neville, who has been coaching at United, believes Sir Alex Ferguson will one more player.[LNB]'I think the manager will sign a central midfielder because of Owen Hargreaves leaving and Paul Scholes retiring,' he said.[LNB] Man United reignite FA feud by claiming Fergie and Rooney bans were too harshDe Gea targets Champions League in debut season at Old TraffordAll the latest Man United news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Paul Scholes, Alex Ferguson, Gary Neville, Ashley Young, Owen Hargreaves Places: United Kingdom, Denmark, Old Trafford Club

Source: Daily_Mail