Phil Jones<\/a> to stay at Ewood Park and resist the temptation of joining a top four club.<\/p>\nThe central defender made 28 appearances for Rovers this season even though he spent time on the sidelines after sustaining a knee injury in December.<\/p>\n
He returned from injury to help guide the club clear of the relegation zone and his form has attracted Premier League big boys Arsenal but Kean believes Ewood Park is the best place for the 19-year-old\u2019s development.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know if Phil would go straight into the team at a Champions League club,” said Kean to reporters.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is a Rolls-Royce, he is a fantastic player and is bound to attract interest.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe plays like a 28-year-old, he\u2019s got experience and calmness and when needed he has got that turn of pace.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jones came up through the academy at Blackburn, making his Premier League debut for the club against Chelsea in March 2010 and has quickly gone on to become an integral part of Kean\u2019s plans.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is also a supporter and it\u2019s great for the fans to see one of their own playing,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was outstanding at the end of the season.\u201d<\/p>\n
With Jones due to represent England Under-21s in their European Championship campaign in Denmark interest in the youngster is only going to increase, but Kean insisted he had no intention of letting his prize asset leave in the near future.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou always brace yourself for bids – we have had offers before for him and I am sure there will be solid ones in again,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe will move on some time, but I can see him being captain here first.\u201d<\/p>\n
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