Jack Grealish has really impressed in the England squad.
The Aston Villa captain has earned praises from Jamie Carragher, who was astounded to see how in charge he was throughout the entire match against Belgium.
“You always worry when a player steps up to international level, not so much whether they will bring their club form but whether they will bring their confidence, that football arrogance,” Jamie Carragher told Sky Sports. “Just watching him in this second half it is as if he is playing for Aston Villa. Everything is going through Jack Grealish.”
“Fantastic again from Grealish in and around that box,” said Carragher. “He has been the standout performer, certainly second half, and, I think, throughout the game for England.”
Even teammate Harry Kane felt great playing with him.
“I really like him,” Kane told Sky Sports. “It was great to get out on the pitch with him. He is always looking for that pass forward which is great for a striker. Really positive signs.”
Grealish himself felt how important playing with Kane was.
“I think it just clicks with certain players,” he added. “Every time I had the ball I was trying to look for him because I know what damage he can cause in and around the box.”
England manager Gareth Southgate is now going to make sure Grealish features in all upcoming games.
“I thought Jack had an absolutely outstanding game,” Southgate told Sky Sports.
