Inside Jack Grealish's England 'devastation' and mission to silence Man City critics
manchestereveningnews.co.ukJack Grealish was 'devastated' at missing Euro 2024, and may never get over it. But he has knuckled down over the summer to return to Manchester City with a point to prove, and he must use that hurt as motivation to win his place back under Pep Guardiola.
Grealish ended City's season on the fringes of the first team, frustrated by injury and fitness issues and unable to build any momentum which allowed Jeremy Doku to emerge as first choice on the left-wing.
His struggles meant that Gareth Southgate dropped him from the England squad, giving him a summer off away from the limelight of the Euros. ALSO READ: 'I have to make a decision about my Man City future - but I don't want to leave' ALSO READ: Man City stance on Kevin De Bruyne and Ederson transfer links amid 'agreed terms' claim Grealish's initial reaction to Southgate's controversial decision was diplomatic, and he acted as a gracious cheerleader for his international teammates from back in England.
As the tournament began, however, he sent one or two subtle messages - a curiously-timed post of him training, uploaded during one of England's group games.
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