Gareth Southgate insisted Jack Grealish has proved himself as an England player despite defeat in Belgium. Aston Villa captain Grealish was England’s best player despite the disappointment which means Southgate’s men now cannot go any further in the Nations League tournament.
It was Grealish’s first competitive start after Southgate finally bowed to pressure to pick the in-form Villa midfielder, and the England boss admits he now belongs in the best company.
Southgate said: “We couldn’t have been happier with what he did. He should be really proud of his performance - he really stood up against as tough an opponent as you could face. “I think firstly as a person since he’s come into the camp, he’s impressed us with his approach, curious
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