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‘Jones has Liverpool future unless something strange happens’ – Klopp talks up derby hero

Curtis Jones will have a bright future at Liverpool as long as “nothing strange happens”, says Reds boss Jurgen Klopp.

The 18-year-old midfielder is making headlines once again after his match-winning performance in an FA Cup third-round derby date with Everton.

A young Liverpool side secured the notable scalp of their Merseyside rivals on Sunday courtesy of a stunning long-range effort from Jones.

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He was one of several academy graduates to catch the eye at Anfield, and admitted afterwards that he has been waiting patiently for an opportunity to make his mark.