England coach Fabio Capello cannot hide his admiration for Manchester United youngster Phil Jones. In all his years in management, Capello says he has only encountered two other players quite like Jones. He had already mentioned Franco Baresi but after seeing the United teenager perform so well against Sweden on Tuesday night, he added Fernando Hierro to the short list.
"It is difficult to find a player like Jones," said Capello. "Really difficult. I found in my career probably two players - Franco Baresi and Fernando Hierro. They played as midfielders after they played centre back. I think (these are) really good players.
"Jones can play in different positions, always at the top level. He is a talent. So young but a big talent because when he receives the ball he plays always without fear.
"Good passes, good solutions. Every time, the best solution. I know something about football and the solution that he chooses every time, when he receives the ball, is always the best. Like I say, he is a talent."