Curtis Jones feels that having local roots exposes him to more external pressure, but he says he is “up for the challenge” of vying for playing time in the midfield this year.
The midfielder experienced a strong run of play toward the end of 2022–23, which led to his inclusion as a regular name on the club roster starting in April and included three goals and an assist.
Jones, a Toxteth native who attended the club’s academy, has spoken about accepting the expectations that come with being a local star.
The 22-year-old also made the implication that some people would assume he has to be replaced because of his Scouse heritage, but that’s a task he won’t “shy away” from.
While playing a deeper role for his national team, he was also crucial in helping England win the U21 Euros trophy over the summer.
