Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish assisted healthy-winner Raheem Sterling against Czech Republic on his first begin at Euro 2020 as Englan...
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish assisted healthy-winner Raheem Sterling against Czech Republic on his first begin at Euro 2020 as England improved to the closing 16 as institution winners; relishing "new assignment" of primary tournament football
Jack Grealish says he wants to emulate Paul Gascoigne and Wayne Rooney and show off his skills on the world level after he made his first major match begin for England at Euro 2020.
The Aston Villa captain assisted match-winner Raheem Sterling as England beat Czech Republic 1-0 at Wembley on Tuesday to win group D and installation a last-16 tie against France, Germany, Portugal or Hungary.
Grealish, 25, has received nine caps due to the fact he made his England debut in September and is keen to make a telling effect for Gareth Southgate's side because the event progresses.
Asked whether he believes Euro 2020 may be the making of him as a participant, Grealish said: "really. I have spoken approximately how massive these tournaments may be in gamers' careers.
"in case you look returned and think about Gazza at Italia 90, this is in which he first made a… well he was manifestly still widely recognized earlier than, but I suppose absolutely everyone remembers him for that event specially.
"You look at Wayne Rooney in Euro 2004 - I think that turned into where he set his marker to say i am going to be one of the pleasant in the world.
"i'm hoping to observe of their footsteps and with a bit of luck i'm able to do that if i am getting greater probabilities on this tournament."
England's goalless draw towards Scotland on Friday - a suit wherein Southgate's facet had one shot heading in the right direction - delivered to the developing clamour for Grealish to be surpassed a starting function and the midfielder insists he wasn't fazed by expectation.
"I do not suppose it's far strain," he said. "i like gambling football. That is what i'm paid to do. That's what i have been born to do.
"I just play soccer each day of my lifestyles. After I go out there and play it's miles no pressure on me by any means. I go out there and simply revel in myself like I always do.
"I felt like I had an awesome overall performance suitable but I nevertheless maybe felt like in the 2nd half of I ought to have were given on the ball a touch greater and likely tried to dictate the sport a little more from an England point of view."
Grealish, a talismanic figure for boyhood membership Aston Villa, admits gambling international football at a main match is a "new undertaking" but is relishing the hazard to test his recreation.
"i have in no way played inside the Europa League or Champions League earlier than, so it is glaringly different to what i am used to," he introduced.
"i like it and if I perform on this stage it's far a count of showcasing my talent to the sector and that's what I want to do."
Meanwhile, Grealish changed into complete of praise for England crew-mate Bukayo Saka became named man of the in shape towards the previously unbeaten Czechs on his tournament bow.
"it's far no surprise to us," Grealish stated. He has been education brilliantly. He became incredible [on Monday] in education, so it changed into no surprise that he ended up beginning the sport.
"He is fearless and he is direct. He's best 19, nonetheless young, however he's manifestly a fantastic talent and a lovable kid as well.
"he is so appreciated inside the converting room through everyone and with the aid of the coaching personnel. He's simply one of these children you can simply tell has come from a lovely historical past. He has got the sector at his toes."
Alice Piper is joined by using Rob Dorsett and Pete Smith to talk about England's 1-0 win over Czech Republic at Wembley to finish pinnacle of institution D at Euro 2020. Jack Grealish in the end gets a start for England - is he now here to stay? Why IS Gareth Southgate so cautious with the three Lions? Plus: reward for Bukayo Saka and Raheem Sterling.
The panel also cover all England positions and speakme factors going into the closing sixteen, and speak how Southgate will technique the knockout ranges.
And after Scotland's three-1 defeat by way of Croatia at Hampden Park, Sky sports news' Charles Paterson joins us to appearance again their campaign, and whether the rules are in area for extra success in the future.
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