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title: "Virals: Curtis Jones sends message of support to Bukayo Saka"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-07-12T14:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-07-12T14:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Curtis Jones sends message of support to Bukayo Saka

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/07/12/virals-host-of-liverpool-star-names-return-to-pre-season-training/) midfielder [Curtis Jones](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/05/05/simon-hughes-says-curtis-jones-stood-out-from-academy-days/) has thrown his support behind Arsenal starlet Bukayo Saka on social media.

The Arsenal starlet has been subject to [abhorrent online abuse](https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/england-racism-saka-euro-2020-wembley-b1882451.html) after the 19-year-old missed a decisive penalty as England lost to Italy in the Euro 2020 final.

A teammate of Saka at England youth level, Jones took to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/curtisjr_10/status/1414357563697766407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1414357563697766407%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.anfieldwatch.co.uk%2Fcurtis-jones-sends-classy-message-to-bukayo-saka-after-euros-final-loss%2F) almost immediately to praise the attacking midfielder.

> Twitter: Nothing but bravery, courage and heart to stand up at the most important time. Hold your head high and be proud of… https://t.co/jl5n9qqvBk (@curtisjr\_10)

Saka was [brought on in the second half](https://www.sofascore.com/player/bukayo-saka/934235) for Gareth Southgate’s men as England attempted to wrestle back control at Wembley.

Unfortunately, the teenager was unable to have the desired impact and the game was [decided in Italy’s favour](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57800036) on penalties.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

This message is a credit to the Scousers’ character and personality.

Since coming through the academy ranks on Merseyside, Jones has [scored seven goals and registered six assists in 47 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.com/curtis-jones/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/433188) for the Reds at senior level.

Himself a player oozing in confidence, the [versatile](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/curtis-jones/leistungsdaten/spieler/433188) 20-year-old will be hoping to be on the right side of some big moments this season – perhaps even more so in the absence of Gini Wijnaldum.

Valued at £27million ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/curtis-jones/marktwertverlauf/spieler/433188)), Jones has made [six appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/curtis-jones/nationalmannschaft/spieler/433188/verein_id/9565) for England at the Under 21 level but is yet to make a senior bow.