Curtis Jones produced a Man of the Match performance in England’s 3-0 win away to Greece, on a dream debut for the Liverpool midfielder.
It’s easy to assume that the 23-year-old has played for the Three Lions at senior level by now, but Thursday saw him earn his maiden cap.
Deployed in a deep-lying midfield role, Jones was the pick of England’s players on the night, culminating in him scoring a fabulous back-heeled goal to complete the scoring.
It was a special moment for the young Scouser on a memorable night, and while his goal was the icing on the cake, his overall performance was outstanding, with Micah Richards waxing lyrical over him after the game on The Rest Is Football [via Empire of the Kop]:
Curtis Jones' first England game by numbers:
– 1 goal
– 96% passing accuracy (65/68)
– 7 duels won
– 7x possession won
– 4 tackles
– 2 fouls won
– 1 interceptionDebuts don't get much better. ? pic.twitter.com/Cur1nHlLrb
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) November 14, 2024
He also won seven duels and made four tackles, as he shone both in and out of possession.
Jones’ display may well have been food for thought for incoming England manager Thomas Tuchel, with the German no doubt keen to find the right balance in his midfield when he takes charge.
The Liverpool man has done his chances no harm whatsoever of forcing his way into his plans, and he is playing the best football of his career.
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