Crewe name Jones as new captain

Jones is aiming to win promotion back to League One

Crewe Alexandra have named Billy Jones as their new captain with Anthony Elding becoming the vice captain.

Jones, 25, took the armband in the first pre-season friendly game at Newcastle Town.

"It will be an honour and a privilege to lead the lads out next season, and I intend to be a success at it," he told BBC Radio Stoke.

Left-back Jones joined the Alex from Exeter in May 2007 and has made 60 league appearances, scoring six goals.

Manager Gudjon Thordarson said on his appointments: "They are both players who have worked hard and committed themselves.

"They are positive in their approach and they can help the young players and set a good example on the training ground.

"I have always had a good relationship with my captains. I always seek advice wherever it comes from. That is just a healthy situation."

Crewe have arranged to take their first team squad away from July 13 for a three day pre-season break to Carden Park near Chester.