'Gorgeous footballer' - Fans left stunned by Curtis Jones' 'wonderful' backheel goal for England against Greece as Liverpool midfielder is hailed for performance on full Three Lions debut
Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has been hailed for his performance on his full England debut after scoring a "wonderful" backheel goal against Greece.
The 20-year-old came off the bench in the 63rd minute and made an instant impact, scoring England's third goal in a 3-0 friendly win.
Jones' goal was a moment of brilliance, as he controlled a lofted pass with his chest before flicking the ball into the net with his backheel.
The goal sent the fans into raptures, and Jones was quick to celebrate with his teammates.
After the match, Jones was full of praise for his teammates and the England manager, Gareth Southgate.
"It was a great moment for me," Jones said. "I'm so proud to have made my full debut for England and to have scored a goal. The team played really well tonight and we deserved the win."
Southgate was also full of praise for Jones, saying: "Curtis is a very talented player and I'm delighted for him. He's worked hard and he deserves his chance.
Jones' performance will give Southgate a boost ahead of England's upcoming World Cup qualifiers. England will face San Marino on Thursday before traveling to Albania on Sunday.