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SNAPPED: Gerrard and Jones exchange messages after Liverpool Cup winner

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard was delighted for Curtis Jones after his wonderstrike saw Liverpool beat Everton in the FA Cup.

The 18-year-old midfielder struck in 71 minutes as Liverpool's youngsters ran out 1-0 winners over a full-strength Everton side.

Jurgen Klopp labelled his Reds side's performance "sensationally good", but wasn't alone in his praise of Jones.

Gerrard, who coached Jones with the Reds U18s, took to Instagram to post a picture of Jones celebrating his effort.

Alongside the image, the Rangers manager wrote: "Love it kid".

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