Play-anywhere model of consistency who captained various England youth sides and is looking to establish himself in the second tier
Mr Versatile, Jones can operate at centre-half, centre midfield or left-back, but it is in the right-back position that he has made his name as a robust, energetic player who loves to get forward at every opportunity.
He arrived at Deepdale in the summer of 2007 after making a big impression at first club Crewe Alexandra, where he made his debut as a 16-year-old in October 2003 against Derby County. His form earned the England captaincy at all levels up to and including U19s, while he has also featured for the U20 side.
Consistent as well as talented, he recovered from a double hernia operation during Christmas 2007 to resume his place in the North End first team.