Fit-again Jones ready to fight for United place

Phil Jones is back fit and firing, and ready
to cement his place at the heart of
Manchester United's defence.
Manchester United centre-back Phil Jones is
unfazed by the potential arrival of defensive
reinforcements, with the fit-again Englishman
ready to fight for his first-team spot.
After overcoming thrombosis that ruled him out
of the opening games of the season, Jones
started only his second Premier League match of
the campaign as United drew 0-0 at home to
rivals Manchester City on Sunday.
Jones has partnered Chris Smalling in the centre
of United's defence for the past three games in
all competitions, having ousted make-shift
defender Daley Blind.
Despite his return to action, Jones is aware
United will continue to be linked with some of
the world's best defenders following an off-
season dominated by speculation over the
possible arrivals of Sergio Ramos and Mats
Hummels.
The 23-year-old England international, however,
is not daunted by new competition, insisting it is
part and parcel of life at the top.
"We are at Manchester United," said Jones.
"We are always going to be linked with Ramos or
Hummels or whoever it is, we are always going
to be linked with players.
"It's not a problem. It's something you have to
deal with from when you are under-14s.
"I remember being at Blackburn and someone
comes along at under-14s, or under-15s,
under-16s, under-17s, under-18s.
"That is football for you but you have to battle
your way through and show people.
"If you can't cope with that you don't deserve to
be at the club. There's competition here.
"We are at one of the best clubs in the world. I
would be a bit worried if we weren't linked with
the best players in the world.
"It's natural and it's healthy."