It is clear Steven Gerrard enjoyed England’s performance on Thursday night when they beat Greece 3-0 away from home in the UEFA Nations League clash. The former Liverpool captain was impressed with the performance of one of the midfielders.
Greece beat England in the last international break but the Three Lions managed to avenge that result with a commanding performance on Thursday night.
Ollie Watkins gave England an early lead in the seventh minute and the away side continued to dominate the game before Curtis Jones scored to make it 3-0 in the 83rd minute.
It was Jones’ first England cap and it was brilliant in the middle of the park for the Three Lions after making a huge impression in the Liverpool shirt this season.
The midfielder has already drawn comparisons with Gerrard and his performance for England on Thursday night showed that he is ready to do the business on the international stage as well.
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Gerrard was hugely impressed with the Liverpool midfielder’s performance and said it’s a shock that Jones had to wait this long to make his England debut.
The Liverpool star made his presence felt throughout the game and the goal only added some sheen to an already brilliant performance by the midfielder.
The former England star insisted that the FA should be fined for not giving Jones a chance in the team earlier given his performances for Liverpool this season.
He posted a photo on his Instagram story and wrote: “What a player.
“Fine the FA and the coaches for being late.”
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Jones will expect to start when England host Ireland in the Nations League on Sunday as he looks to cement his place in the national squad.
Liverpool hope to have him back in the squad without any fitness issues as they approach a very crucial period of the season after the international break.
Jones’ emergence has helped Liverpool ride over the fact that they didn’t sign a midfielder in the last summer transfer window.
Arne Slot is said to be happy with the depth of his squad and is unlikely to demand any signings in the winter window.
