Liverpool assistant manager Pepijn Lijnders has shared the pride everyone feels at Curtis Jones' rise.

The midfielder has become an integral part of manager Jurgen Klopp's first team this season.

Despite a glut of summer midfield signings, Jones is still one of the first names on the teamsheet.

“I have to say, his development goes hand in hand with the development the team went through, already since the end of last year," the assistant manager told Liverpoolfc.com.

“He always shows up, he's this player who really leads with the ball and without the ball.

“He played an incredible [U21] Euros, for me he was the best player there. He is so influential for the team, with the ball and without the ball.

“It's really cool to see how he shows up every time again. We are really happy and proud with him that he can give so much impulse every game again and again."