Phil Jones feels his game has rapidly improved since signing for Manchester United in the summer.

It was an indication of how respected he is at the club by the fact that he was initially scheduled to captain the team on Thursday against Ajax, before Ji-sung Park came out with the armband.

"I think I've come on a lot since I came from Blackburn," he told MUTV. "I've learnt a lot and pick up pointers every single day from the manager and players. You just try to improve yourself and make yourself the best player you can. Everyone says [being versatile] is sometimes a disadvantage but it's worked for me as I didn't think I'd make as many appearances as I have done when I started."