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Phil Jones made 229 appearances for Manchester United, scoring six goals Former Manchester United defender Phil Jones has said he is targeting a career in management after officially announcing his playing retirement. The 32-year-old has not played since leaving United at the end of the 2022-23 season, with his last appearance coming 12 months earlier in a 3-0 win over Brentford. Jones, who won 27 England caps, joined United from Blackburn in 2011 but struggled with injuries throughout his career. "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. " 'Dream' start for Zirkzee - but questions over Sancho future Zirkzee scores late winner on debut as Man Utd beat Fulham in opener During his 12 years at United, Jones won the 2013 Premier League title in Sir Alex Ferguson's final campaign as manager. He also won the FA Cup in 2016, the League Cup and Europa League in 2017 and the Community Shield in 2011 and 2013. Jones, who came through the youth ranks at Blackburn and made his senior debut for Rovers in 2009, added: "I did everything I could [to return to playing] but with so many rehabs I was coming back from, it has an effect on you and your family. " Speaking previously in 2021, former centre-back Jones said he had "been through hell and back" after struggling with injuries, and lockdown following Covid-19. Last September, he reportedly returned to United, external as a youth team coach. Latest Manchester United news, analysis and fan views Get Man Utd news notifications Premier League: Arsenal, Brighton and Forest lead, while 10-man Newcastle also ahead All Blacks thrash Argentina to avenge first-Test loss Liverpool earn hard-fought win in Slot's first game Is it a good idea for Gemma to flatshare with her dad? A big-hearted family story with Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey Vicky Mc Clure is the latest star to trace her lineage Lost connections are revealed, along with stories of courage, joy, sacrifice and resilience Tom Hanks stars in tense thriller. Video Tom Hanks stars in tense thriller Tom Hanks stars as a lawyer who ends up leading negotiations between the US and Russia A new drug changes the streets of LA A hard-hitting drama about the rise of crack cocaine in the 1980s The biggest Premier League opening day upsets. Video The biggest Premier League opening day upsets From Everton trial to Serie A star - the rise of new Man Utd hero Zirkzee 'One signing could give Arsenal the title' Sutton's opening-weekend predictions v Courteeners frontman Fray How many Paris 2024 medallists come from your area? The Hundred knockouts: Schedule & how to watch and follow on BBC New rules, new faces - the Premier League is back A trophy, a goal and 'no limit' - Madrid's Mbappe era begins Premier League predictions: Who will finish where in 2024-25? 'This is how I'll pick my side' - Deeney takes on Team of the Week duty Ten new players to watch in the Premier League The rise and fall of North Korea - the sleeping giant of women's football Could there be an NFL Dream Team at LA 2028? Remarkable images from the Paris Olympics Watch the BBC's Paris 2024 closing montage. Video Watch the BBC's Paris 2024 closing montage Paris Olympics: The best stats from the 2024 Games Academy stars & signings - who are the youngsters to watch? The key questions for sport after boxing eligibility row Denise Lewis' best moments on the BBC. Video Denise Lewis' best moments on the BBC The Hollywood Olympics: All you need to know about Los Angeles 2028 © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.