Phil Jones returns to training, Jonny Evans still out

Manchester United have received some good news, after The Guardian reported that Phil Jones has returned to training.

The news is a boost to Man United who also have Jonny Evans sidelined through injury leaving them short at the back, with Rio Ferdinand having proved that he is incapable of playing two games in quick succession after his display against Olympiakos.

Furthermore, after selecting his England squad, Hodgson had revealed that Jones would still be out for ‘ a few more weeks’.

Jones has failed to make a single appearance for United since he was taken off against Stoke City with a concussion and it raises doubts as to the extent of the injury suffered at the Britannia Stadium, with Jones having suffered a multitude of issues this season.

United are believed to want him to have a regular run in the centre-back position, his preferred role in the team, in order to prepare for the expected losses of Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic at the end of the season, with the latter on his way to Inter Milan in the summer.

In Jones’ absence United have struggled to find consistency and face elimination from the Champions league at the hands of Greek side Olympiakos.

Hodgson says his information is that it will be "another few weeks" until Phil Jones can play again

— Sam Wallace (@SamWallaceIndy) February 27, 2014