Ferguson echoes Jones praise

Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Fabio Capello's high praise of Manchester United youngster Phil Jones and tipped him to have a big future with England.Jones has proved himself as one of manager Ferguson's most valuable summer signings having arrived at Old Trafford from Blackburn for £17million in the last transfer window.Since joining United the 19-year-old has established himself as a first-team regular as well as earning a call-up to Capello's England squad and making his senior debut.Jones' versatility has also earned him plaudits, with the youngster having been deployed in his favoured central defence position as well as at right-back and in a holding midfield role for club and country.Ferguson has been impressed by the teenager and supports Capello's claim that Jones reminds him of legendary Italian Franco Baresi."Since he has joined us, his improvement has been really eye-catching," said the United boss."We know he is 19. We know it is a big step up coming from Blackburn to Manchester United. But the boy has been absolutely fantastic."He can play anywhere, I am sure of that."He is versatile. He is two-footed. He is quick. He has good perception of the game."I am not surprised what Fabio is saying."He can be a really influential player for us and England over the next few years."