English media reacts to Curtis Jones' England debut as Liverpool star scores superb goal v Greece
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Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has finally made his England debut as he started for Lee Carsley’s charges in their Nations League win over Greece.
After failing to get on the pitch when involved in two previous Three Lions squads, the in-form Anfield ace was handed his bow at the first possible opportunity.
Jones lined up in a double pivot alongside Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher as the England caretaker boss went for a 4-2-3-1 formation.
The Liverpool ace shone as England ran out 3-0 winners in Athens, scoring a wonderful final goal of the game to wrap up the victory for the visitors.
Jones netted in the 83rd minute with a lovely back-heeled flick after being set up by Morgan Gibbs-White.
Jones’ goal came after Ollie Watkins opened the scoring in the seventh minute and Greece goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos scored an own goal on 77 minutes.
The Liverpool man’s goalscoring debut had lots of people talking, and the post-match ratings pieces couldn’t sing his praises highly enough.
Liverpool star Curtis Jones lauded for England debut display
Goal.com gave Jones an 8 out of 10 rating and wrote: “A dream international debut.
“Sat just in front of the defence, his measured passing giving England control for much of the game. Then added the icing on the cake with an audacious finish.”
Likewise, The Independent gave Jones 8 out of 10 rating and wrote: “Looked comfortable on the ball, even when handed possession under pressure, and dovetailed decently enough with Conor Gallagher.
“The highlight was undoubtedly his clever flicked finish for the third goal on 83 minutes and it capped a very nice England debut, where he didn't look out of place at all.
“He'll have plenty more chances to impress in the coming months and years.”
Meanwhile, the Daily Mail went with a score of 7.5 out of 10 and wrote: “Very encouraging debut.
“Brave in getting on ball and used it well. Wriggled out of a few tight situations and capped it all with clever, flicked goal.”
