Ex-Liverpool defender Warnock: Jones boasts Gazza qualities

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4 Mar 2021 • 8:48 PM MYT
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Ex-Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock has declared Curtis Jones boasts qualities similar to Paul Gascoigne.

Jones' journey began in Liverpool's academy where he started to catch the eye as part of Steven Gerrard's U18s side and Warnock says he "liked to beat people, had a trick and had pace".

But it was his ability and tactical awareness to play in multiple positions that really impressed - something Jones showcased in Liverpool's Champions League victory over RB Leipzig, where he picked up an assist.

"He understands the game, when to press, how to press and what angle to press from," Warnock told BBC Radio 5 Live.

"He is stronger physically now and he has got tactical nous on the pitch. He is a little bit streetwise and has got an edge to him which I really like.

"His retention of the ball and his ability to hold players off is really impressive... I call it the 'Gascoigne arm', where the arm comes out and you protect yourself and the ball from the player coming in to close you down."