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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has the complete player in his ranks in the form of Curtis Jones, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if the midfielder gets a call-up to the England squad for next summer’s European Championships. That’s the verdict of England hero Ian Wright.
Jones has enjoyed an impressive start to the season having been included in the senior squad for the Premier League campaign.
The teenager was handed the number 17 shirt this summer – the same number Steven Gerrard wore at a similar age.
And he’s been given significant game time, having made 16 appearances across all competitions.
Jones, 19, has predominantly been used as a central midfielder, and could have benefitted from Thiago Alcantara’s knee injury keeping him on the sidelines.
Liverpool have found 'complete player' tipped as 'the future' for Jurgen Klopp's side (Image: GETTY)
And Wright believes he can be a major star for Liverpool for some time, as he waxed lyrical over the teen on his podcast, Wrighty’s House.
The Arsenal hero explained that even when Thiago returns to action, Jones shouldn’t be concerned about his game time.
“The way they’ve nurtured him up to this point, I’m watching him doing backheel flicks, passing simply, taking his opportunity to get in the box, shooting when he has the opportunity,” Wright said.
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“Yes, Thiago’s going to come back in, can Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain shift back in now with the way he plays?
“You look at him and you think yeah, he’s the future and he’s probably going to be there for many years, he’s absolutely fantastic. Unbelievable.”
Wright went on to explain that there’s a chance he could play in the European Championships next summer.
Jones is yet to play for the England senior side, but the Arsenal hero believes there’s still a chance he could earn himself a callup by Gareth Southgate.
Liverpool have found 'complete player' tipped as 'the future' for Jurgen Klopp's side (Image: REACH PLC)
Liverpool have found 'complete player' tipped as 'the future' for Jurgen Klopp's side (Image: GETTY)