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Curtis Jones Had Been 'Begging' for Liverpool Minutes Prior to Everton Winner

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Liverpool's Merseyside derby match-winner Curtis Jones has said he's been desperate to showcase his talents this season.

The young midfielder was given an opportunity to start in a much-changed Reds side on Sunday and scored the only goal of the game in the FA Cup clash with Everton, curling home a brilliant strike from distance.

After the clash, the 18-year-old said he's been itching to get more game time this season, per David Wood of the MailOnline:

"I just go out there and try and play my game.