Sky Sports Scout is where we scour the globe looking for the best talent. Next up is Lloyd Jones.
We run the rule over Liverpool starlet Lloyd Jones
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The latest player under our scout's gaze is Liverpool's
Lloyd Jones.
The scout reports...
We check on Liverpool youngster Lloyd Jones, considered one of the gems of the youth set-up at Anfield.
Jones, though, is an adopted Merseysider as he is originally from Cornwall. Born in Plymouth, Jones began his career with his hometown club.
However, by the time he reached his early teens the commanding youngster was already attracting Premier League interest and at 15 when the decision was made by Plymouth to sell, he had a number of options.
But then Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish stepped into the battle himself and personally oversaw the capture of Jones - which came just days after they missed out to namesake Phil to Manchester United.
Liverpool paid an initial £20,000 to Plymouth although add-ons would see the deal rise considerably higher for the Welsh youth international.
Jones has progressed rapidly for the club despite Dalglish's departure - , impressing with their Under-18s before becoming a regular with the Under-21s.
Jones was then handed a squad number by Brendan Rodgers and named on the bench for their Premier League match with Fulham, to further emphasise his potential.
On the back of being included in the squad, Jones has also been offered a new three-year deal to commit his future to the Liverpool.
Not 18 until October, Jones could very well have made his league debut before his birthday.
He is a commanding centre-half who, stature and skill wise, is well beyond his tender years. His main feature is his dominance in the air - but he is anything but a lumbering giant.
Graceful when in possession, many onlookers at Melwood have likened him to legendary figures such as Ron Yeats and Alan Hansen, which is just some indication of how high a regard Jones is held in.
The scout says...
A real gem of a young defender, Liverpool know they could very well have something really special on their hands in Jones.
And the player himself could not want for a better place to learn his trade and be given time to progress - this lad won't be moving, but is certainly one to remember.
The Scout rating...
Shooting: 6 out of 10
Passing: 6 out of 10
Tackling: 7 out of 10
Heading: 8 out of 10
Pace: 7 out of 10
Vision: 6 out of 10
Current ability: 6 out of 10
Potential ability: 10 out of 10
OVERALL SCOUT RATING:56/80
Current value: £2million
Potential value: £30million
Your opinion...
You have read our opinion of Jones - now we want your views. Have you seen Jones in action? Do you agree with our assessment? Do you think he will make it?
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