New Blackburn Rovers signing Jermaine Jones admits Bolton Wanderers midfielder Stuart Holden convinced him about moving to Ewood Park.
The USA international has joined Rovers on-loan to the end of the season.
Jones, 29, will have a run-out for Blackburn today in a closed doors match after his first training session on Tuesday.
"I called Stuart Holden at Bolton and asked him about moving. He said that football in England is the best," the German-born midfielder revealed.
"Stuart told me I needed to take the chance. He said Blackburn is a good club with good players.
"I watched their game against Liverpool on my laptop. Liverpool have a bigger name but Blackburn looked a good team. They deserved to win.
"I know every game in England is fast and physical. Now I have a good chance to show what I can do. The players seem bigger and stronger here. They are very tough guys. Look at Christopher Samba.
"I want to play every game and that didn't happen at Schalke. Now I have a chance to play. I think being in England will suit my game. I am not scared."
