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The England international, 21, has been touted as a high-class central defender but none of his seven caps have come in that preferred role.

Sir Alex Ferguson liked to use the former Blackburn man as a defensive screen in front of his back four while, privately, Moyes has voiced his belief Jones will eventually slot into central defence.

Jones said: "I have said from day one I see myself as a centre-back.

"But if I am asked to play in midfield or at right-back I am happy to do so.

"As long as I am in the team, it doesn't matter whether I am in goal.

"Of course, towards the middle and end of my career I will want to start cementing a place in a certain position but at the moment I am happy."

That Jones is staying fit is a welcome relief in what has turned into a difficult first pre-season for Moyes.

Whether it be difficulties in bringing in new players, the Wayne Rooney situation or a worrying groin injury collected by Robin van Persie, problems are piling up for Moyes.

On the transfers front, a move for Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas has stalled, Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini remain at Everton, Yohan Cabaye at Newcastle, and a seismic shift in the present situation would be required to secure the services of Gareth Bale or Cristiano Ronaldo.