Liverpool’s Curtis Jones comments on James Milner in training

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Liverpool youngster Curtis Jones could be given a chance by Jurgen Klopp later this evening.

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has admitted to the Independent that James Milner kept him in line in training recently, by giving him some ‘rockets’ to keep him grounded.

Jones is considered to be one of Liverpool’s brightest prospects, and he could feature later this evening when Jurgen Klopp’s side take on Arsenal in the League Cup.

The 18-year-old has been training with Liverpool’s first team regularly since the start of the season now.

And he admits that Milner has been one of his best mentors, as he quickly tells him when he steps out of line.

“When I started to show [things were easy] in the wrong way, he told me: ‘Look, you can’t be doing those type of things as the game gets bigger’… and I’m saying it in a lot better tone that he did,” Jones revealed. “Coming from him, it really opens your eyes.”

“It’s come to the time now where it’s the big opportunity I’ve been working for all of my life. When I get on the pitch, I need to shine, not be afraid of anything, and show the talent I am.”

If Jones is given the nod this evening, it could be the biggest moment of his career at Liverpool so far.

The teenager has been given two senior appearances for the Reds so far, but this would be the highest profile game which has has featured in.

Liverpool are set to name a much changed line-up later, but Klopp’s side will want to continue their unbeaten domestic record, which has stretched since the start of the season.