Jack Grealish has had an eventful career for someone so young.
The Aston Villa midfielder might just be 21 years of age, but he has already captured plenty of attention for his off-field antics and his decision to declare for England after representing Ireland all the way up to Under-21 level.
For many, the only way for Grealish to change people’s opinions of him is to impress on the pitch, and thankfully he’s started to do just that.
https://twitter.com/Brad_Pinard/status/785862719530471424
Pick that one out! @JohnSwift8 puts @England U21s ahead with an incredible effort.👏 https://t.co/irL3MweLl8
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) October 11, 2016
Grealish set up three of England’s goals in a comprehensive 5-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Bristol City’s on-loan Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham scoring twice on his full debut at that level.
And there was plenty of praise for the Solihull-born playmaker, who started to show the kind of skill and flair many had hoped he’d be displaying for England’s senior side by now.
Jack Grealish’s creativity paired with Tammy Abraham’s natural finishing. Nice. #England
— Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) October 11, 2016
Jack Grealish is given man of the match by the announcer. I'd have to agree (although Abraham and Onomah have also been excellent)
— Matt Wilson (@mattianwilson) October 11, 2016
Jack Grealish given Man of the Match award for the England Under-21s. The right decision – incisive, direct and intelligent. #EngU21s #AVFC
— Matt Read (@MattRead66) October 11, 2016
Now, I know we said everyone got behind the youngster and was happy to see him do well, but surely you didn’t think it would be quite that straightforward.
It’s Jack Grealish we’re dealing with, after all.
https://twitter.com/EFC_Jayy/status/785878858360877056
It's a shame that Jack Grealish is currently played for Aston Villa, who has been ruined by a fraud. Hat-trick of assists for England atm.
— IPY 🇮🇩 (@imanpyudha) October 11, 2016
And you just knew we’d have more than a few people desperate to bring up the Englishman’s previous international existence.
what i thought Jack Grealish was irish? whys he playing for england now
— Joe (@joecoles__) October 11, 2016
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