Curtis Jones might properly nonetheless be one of many youthful members of Jurgen Klopp’s squad however he usually acts as one of the vital skilled and this was proven by the Scouser being handed the captain’s armband towards Leicester Metropolis within the Carabao Cup.
Talking with the media forward of the Europa League match, the 22-year-old was requested about being handed the accountability and stated: “It’s a tricky one, if I’m sincere, as a result of I’ve all the time been the youthful child.
“However I’m on the level now the place there’s children coming in and I’m type of having a dialog with them [like] I used to be having with a Hendo, a [James] Milner and even a Trent [Alexander-Arnold].
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“It’s about serving to out the children as properly. It’s good to have the armband on me and to be captain, however each time on the coaching floor I all the time attempt to be a pacesetter in my very own method”.
It’s nice to listen to how level-headed the midfielder is and the way a lot he thrives on the chance to be a pacesetter inside a dressing room of world-renowned stars.
After struggling to get into the squad at instances final season, the England youth worldwide is now a agency a part of first-team plans which is nice to see!
You possibly can watch Jones’ feedback on the captaincy (from 7:59) through BeanymanSports on YouTube:
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