Ferguson: Jones can be better than Terry

Jones has yet to cement a place in Manchester United's central defence since joining from Blackburn Rovers for £16.5 million in the summer 2011, but Ferguson has used the youngster in several positions and feels Jones has a very bright future.

"He's got more in his locker than Terry had to be honest with you, but Terry gathered experience and became a fantastic central figure for Chelsea," said Ferguson.

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Gregg Davies

Gregg Davies is the Chief Sub Editor of FourFourTwo magazine, joining the team in January 2008 and spending seven years working on the website. He supports non-league behemoths Hereford and commentates on Bulls matches for Radio Hereford FC. His passions include chocolate hobnobs and attempting to shoehorn Ronnie Radford into any office conversation.