Liverpool back-up goalkeeper Brad Jones ready to grab his chance
Brad Jones is aiming to prove once more he still has plenty to offer at Liverpool as he gets a chance to impress against Bournemouth in the FA Cup fourth round.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers confirmed the Australia goalkeeper will start in the match away to the Championship side on Saturday - only his second appearance of the season, with his other coming against Oldham in the last round of the competition.
Jones, 31, was given more chances last term owing to injuries to Pepe Reina but preseason signing Simon Mignolet has played in every Premier League game this season.
However, the back-up goalkeeper is ready to prove he is capable if required in more major encounters.
Being a goalkeeper, it's different if you're not playing. It's rare that you come on as a substitute
"For me, it's a case of training hard and making sure that I'm ready," said Jones. "In general, I treat each day before a game like I'm going to play, even though 99 per cent of the time I probably won't.