Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Curtis Jones is now a genuine first team member.
This morning, Klopp has been speaking about academy product Jones' performance in the League Cup last-16 tie against Arsenal on Thursday.
The German says he takes "a lot of pleasure" from "being around big talent and watching them grow up and mature".
"Curtis is a proper part of this squad and that is already an achievement - it is something he can tell his grandkids," Klopp said of the midfielder.
"Nobody would have bad sleep the night before a Premier League game if I told them Curtis was playing".
On 19-year-old Jones being called up to the England Under-21 squad for the first time, Klopp added: "It is logical that he has been chosen for the under-21s for England and he is ahead of his age group."
Klopp says midfielder Jordan Henderson's inclusion in England squad is a “win-win" as he can use the time to get match fit.
Liverpool's club captain has been out with a hamstring injury for several weeks, but is close to a return.
Meanwhile, Klopp would not be drawn on reports striker Rhian Brewster is on the verge of signing for Sheffield United.
"I cannot respond to wider news. Nothing is announceable," he said.
