Jones has a trip to the Caribbean next year on his mind

The Glamorgan paceman damaged the cruciate ligament in his right knee when fielding last winter in the first Test against Australia in Brisbane.

He began his comeback for his county's second XI at the end of last season and is now part of the England Academy squad this winter.

"The knee is nice and strong," he said.

"Obviously it gets stiff from time to time but apart from that it has been good.

"I've been itching to get back and to play three games in the second XI for Glamorgan at the end of last season was a big bonus for me.

"Months ago I thought about the tour of Bangladesh that England are on now as a time for my comeback, but it didn't happen and now I'm looking to West Indies next year.

"It is a personal goal of mine to play for England again then."

Jones said he would use the coming months at the Academy, based at Loughborough University, as an opportunity to strengthen his knee further.

"I've got a good medical team around me and they've looked after me well through my rehab," he added.

"I will concentrate on working my socks off until Christmas and then go on tour with the Academy to Malaysia and India in the new year.

"Coming to the Academy will help me. I know I need to work on my fitness and my bowling action as well and this is a perfect opportunity for me.