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Arsene Wenger's explanation for Jadon Sancho over Jack Grealish proven correct
Gareth Southgate picking Jadon Sancho over Jack Grealish was proved correct in the first half as England played Ukraine.Sancho was given the nod over Grealish with Bukayo Saka out injured and Phil Foden seemingly out of favour.It was Sancho's first start and he impressed in the first half in Rome with some fine dribbles, opening up the play.That was exactly what Wenger spoke about when asked why Southgate chose Sancho to start in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals.Speaking on beIN SPORTS, Wenger said: "Sancho, it's interesting because many ask why Grealish doesn't play."I would say Sancho is a mixture between Grealish and a winger, so maybe that's why he was given a chance."He is very creative, and similar to Grealish but more of an incisive