Liverpool youngster Curtis Jones was praised during England Under 21s 2-1 victory over their Croatian counterparts on Wednesday evening.
Jones had fired Aidy Boothroyd’s side into the box seat for what seemed an unlikely qualification from their European Championships group, however, a stoppage-time strike eliminated the young Three Lions.
Despite the elimination, the 20-year-old Scouser was billed as ‘outstanding’ by Hinchcliffe during Sky Sports’ live coverage.
Curtis Jones has been outstanding, it’s a wonderfully clean strike – once Jones strikes it, there is only one place it’s going to end up. But it’s a beauty of a strike from Jones. He was put into the team for his first start and has scored a priceless second goal for Aidy Boothroyd.
The attacking midfielder hadn’t started the previous two matches in the group as England suffered back to back defeats.
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Given how well Jones has performed this season in what has been a difficult season for Liverpool, not utilising his talents in the opening two fixtures seems a bizarre decision.
The academy graduate has played 30 times in all competitions for the Reds this term, scoring four goals and making four assists – including one crucial strike in the UEFA Champions League against Ajax.
