Curtis Jones marked a memorable moment in his career by making his senior debut for England in their 3-0 win over Greece in the Nations League on Thursday night. The Liverpool midfielder was handed a starting role by interim manager Lee Carsley at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, and he certainly didn’t disappoint.
Jones played the full 90 minutes and capped off an impressive performance by scoring the third and final goal of the match. His strike came late in the game, ensuring that England sealed a dominant victory. The match also saw Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins open the scoring for the Three Lions, while an own goal from Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos doubled their lead.
Jack Grealish Applauds Jones’ Performance
After the match, Manchester City star Jack Grealish, who had been withdrawn from the England squad earlier, took to social media to praise Jones’ performance. Grealish shared his admiration for the young Liverpool midfielder on Instagram, writing: “Well done boys. Top performance and especially Curtis Jones, what a player!” His message was accompanied by a clapping hands emoji and a blue heart.
Jones Continues Strong Form with Liverpool
Jones’ international debut follows a string of impressive performances for Liverpool. This season, the 23-year-old has played a pivotal role in helping Liverpool reach the top of both the Premier League and the Champions League standings. Under new head coach Arne Slot, Jones has featured in 13 matches across all competitions, with six starts in Liverpool’s last eight games.
Looking Ahead: Jones’ Next Challenge with England
Having proven his abilities on the international stage, Jones will now look to earn another start for England in their upcoming Nations League clash against the Republic of Ireland. Following that match, he will return to Merseyside to continue his season with Liverpool.
