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Liam Wood

Erik ten Hag told Manchester United player 'doesn't have the level' to play in Championship

Manchester United defender Phil Jones has been told that he does not have enough "desire" or "passion" to stand up to the Championship in a damning assessment made on his forthcoming options.

Jones, 31, has not played a single minute since Erik ten Hag was appointed as manager and he is running into the final three months of his contract. As such, Jones is expected to move on when the market reopens after more than 12 years with the Old Trafford giants.

In that time, the former Blackburn Rovers player has totted-up 229 appearances and four major trophy wins. However, there is no certainty as to where his future lies.

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