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."
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