Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones proud to be shootout hero

Football
31 Oct 2019 • 1:46 PM MYT
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Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones was proud to be the shootout hero last night against Arsenal.

Liverpool and Arsenal drew 5-5 in 90 action-packed minutes.

The Reds went on to win in a penalty shootout and book their place in the last eight of the Carabao Cup.

Jones scored the winning penalty after coming on to replace Naby Keita in the second half.

He told BBC Radio 5 Live: "Being a local lad, it's always been my dream to get an appearance at Anfield. To get an assist to give us a chance and then to score a penalty is just a dream come true.

"I was calm, I picked my spot and I was fortunate enough that the winning penalty went in.

"This is just the beginning, I'm just a young lad and I've still got a long way to go. Any opportunities I'll take with both hands."