Langer: Jones Will Threaten Aussies

Glamorgan fast bowler Jones took five second-innings wickets for 78 as England fell just five runs short of victory against Western Australia.

Langer made 68 but England's performance continued their gradually changing fortunes after a disastrous start to their winter tour.

Langer emerged from the close contest admitting he was impressed with the tourists and particularly Jones' pace, claiming Australia's preparations for the first Test in Brisbane would have to take him into account.

"I thought England played very well," he explained. "I thought Nasser's innings was superb, the best I've ever seen him bat and he looks very focused - that's going to be an issue for us to sort out in our preparation for the Test match.

"It's all about momentum and I was expecting them to gain some leading into the Test match. I'm sure England will take a lot of positives out of the last three days which is a shame.

"I've played at the WACA for 12 years and when pace bowlers get it right they tend to clean up the tail and Jones did well. I thought he probably bowled a bit short, but he looks a pretty good prospect.

"He's been a bit rusty so it's probably not that surprising that he bowled short some of the time, but when he got it right, anyone who swings the ball back into the tail is always going to be a dangerous prospect."

Jones admitted his stint, his first proper outing since sustaining a side strain on his Test debut against India at Lord's last July, had gone as well as he could have expected.

He is now keen to play in the final warm-up match against Queensland in Brisbane, starting on Saturday.

"I'm very happy with the way things went in this game," he admitted. "It's the first game I've really played since I did the injury and I'm pleased with the progress I've made.

"My fitness has come on a heck of a lot over the last week and a half. I've still got a bit to go before I'm full pace, I'd say another 10 per cent, but I was able to bowl the odd ball a little bit quicker."