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Jones fitted in well with this group, forming the basis for the transition of the team into the Roy Evans era.

Roy Evans, a veteran of Liverpool’s boot room, and assistant under many different managers, was clear about the way he wanted to play and the players that he wanted to be able to do this with.

A switch to a 352 formation meant a wing-back role for Jones.



Defensively, he remained strong and was an integral part of keeping the side balanced.

The following season, Jason McAteer was signed by Bolton.

Ostensibly a midfielder, Evans integrated him into the team in Jones’ position – right wing-back.

Jones remained too good to drop and so was switched to the left wing-back role.

However, up until Trent’s arrival, Rob Jones would always have been included in my first XI for Liverpool of players I had watched since 1990.