
Curtis Jones has emerged from the shadows for Liverpool this season and has cemented his place in Arne Slot’s team through the weight of his performances in the Premier League and the Champions League.
Liverpool’s decision not to sign a midfielder has allowed players such as Jones to get more opportunities this term and he has grabbed at his chances with both hands.
The 23-year-old midfielder is now a bonafide first-team player under Slot and his importance in the squad has been increasing with each passing day as he continues to impress in the middle of the park.
Jones is now being seen as a player who could serve for years to come and he has already been compared with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard given his virtuoso performances this season.
Time for Curtis Jones to make his England debut
Jones has been part of the England squad previously but he has yet to get his first cap for the Three Lions.
He has again been named in the England squad by interim manager Lee Carsley for the Nations League fixtures against Greece and Ireland later this month.
The 23-year-old will hope to get his first opportunity to wear the England shirt and get on the pitch in the next two games.
With Thomas Tuchel set to take charge of the national team in January, this could be a good opportunity for Jones to leave a lasting impression on the incoming Three Lions boss.
The competition for places in the England midfield is fierce but the Liverpool star is hopeful that he has done enough to get his debut this time around.
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His ability to score goals and set up his teammates from midfield should be valued by Tuchel, once he takes charge of the England team in the new year.
However, it will depend on Jones replicating his Liverpool performances for England if and when he gets the chance, hopefully this month.
Arne Slot will hope that while the midfielder does get a chance to make his debut, he doesn’t pick up an injury as Liverpool need him for a big run of games after the international break.
