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Former Premier League champion Phil Jones retires from football

Phil Jones, the former defender of Manchester United, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 32.  

"My career finished shorter than I would have liked," he told BBC Radio 5 Live.

"[I'm] glass half full. I have completed my A licence 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," Jones told the BBC. 

Manchester United signed Phil Jones from Blackburn Rovers in the summer of 2011 for a fee of €19.3 million. During his time at the club, Jones made 229 appearances, scoring six goals and providing eight assists. With the Red Devils, he won the Premier League, the UEFA Europa League, the EFL Cup, as well as both the FA Cup and FA Community Shield. Jones left the club last summer as a free agent.  

Additionally, he has represented the England national team in 27 matches.

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