England Coach Southgate Wants More From Man City Midfielder Grealish

 

England Coach Southgate Wants More From Man City Midfielder Grealish

England coach Gareth Southgate is hoping for more from Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish.

Germany looked good for victory last night before Harry Kane won and scored the spot-kick which earned a 1-1 draw and prevented England from slipping to back-to-back defeats in Group A3.

Grealish helped change the momentum of the contest after he replaced the ineffectual Mason Mount with just 18 minutes remaining.

Asked if he sees the Manchester City man as an impact player or a starter, Southgate replied: "I think he can be both.

"If we didn't trust him we wouldn't put him on the pitch with 20 minutes to go in the belief he can make a difference.

"The start of the game, the challenge to the wide players to attack, defend, try to score goals at a high tactical level and you've got to be spot on.

"I think that's an area Jack can get better at and what he did do was carry the ball and at that moment of the game as it opens up there's a little more space, a little more opportunity, and also that freshness.

"The impact that he and Jarrod Bowen had was really important in those attacking areas. There is a good challenge there, good compete


Source: Tribalfootball

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