Jones prepared to be patient

PHIL Jones is enjoying "riding the rollercoaster", but he realises there is little chance of him playing every week at Manchester United like he did at Blackburn.

Less than two years after making his debut for Rovers, the 19–year–old cost United around £17million.

Now he could be in line to pick up his first senior medal in Sunday's Community Shield encounter with Manchester City at Wembley.

Said Jones: "As I improve and show good performances in training, hopefully I will get an opportunity and will take it."

There is also a chance Jones will play some part in Paul Scholes' testimonial match at Old Trafford tonight.

It will be midfield ace Scholes’ last appearance in a United shirt.

The match, against a New York Cosmos team managed by returning United legend Eric Cantona, is expected to attract a full house.