If England boss Fabio Capello picks his team on form and not reputation – which he claims he does – then forget Phil Jones at right back, he should be at the heart of England’s team, more specifically the defence.
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Jones’ form for Manchester United has been encouraging both defensively and offensively and it’s his offensive play that equips Jones with the edge over other candidates to fill Ferdinand’s vacancy.
Not to overlook his defensive qualities – which in my opinion are superior to the likes of Gary Cahill for example – Jones provides drive and thrust to an England team that at times has lacked the aforementioned direction.
The emergence of some younger players into the England squad leaves Capello with a positive selection headache and Jones is the standout candidate at centre half while at right back, Micah Richards should pip Kyle Walker despite Walker’s North London derby winning strike.
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