Poised Jones should be starting

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There is no way Liverpool should consider selling Curtis Jones in the summer.

The Scouser, who is potentially taking the vice-captain role when Andy Robertson leaves, was excellent in Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace.

What I like about Jones is how much he enjoys the football. He rarely gives it away and has a real poise in possession. His pass for Robertson for the goal that made it 2-0 was beautiful, too.

If I had a criticism of the 25-year-old it's that he doesn't play aggressive forward passes enough, but the assist suggests he may be improving in that department.

Jones has been better than Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch this season, although Arne Slot has not used him as much as the other two.

Jones and Dom Szoboszlai should be in the side as starters and the other two should be fighting for the third spot.

Thomas Tuchel should also consider Jones for his England team. He suits the slower pace of international football perfectly. And in North America this summer, with the temperatures high, England will need players who retain possession.

Jones, whose current contract expires in 2027, has been linked with a move away from Anfield to guarantee regular football, so do you think Liverpool should sell him?

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