Twitter reacts as Grealish pledges int’l future to England
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has pledged his future to England amid reports that he will be called up by Roy Hodgson this week.
Solihull-born Grealish, who celebrated his 20th birthday this month, represented the Republic at Under-21 level through his Irish-born grandparents before his displays at Villa under the guidance of Tim Sherwood caught the eye of Hodgson.
He had been dallying about making a decision but after talks with Hodgson and Ireland manager Martin O’Neill, he has opted for England and a potential call-up for Estonia and Lithuania qualifying matches.
Grealish has started four Premier League games this season and has registered one goal and no assists; he has created four chances for his team-mates.
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish1) September 28, 2015
I’ve been reliably informed that Jack Grealish has elected to play for England because it makes more “commercial sense” to do so. Great — Luke Edwards (@LukeEdwardsTele) September 28, 2015
Lee Hendrie, Gavin McCann, Alan Thompson & Jack Grealish. 4 Villa midfielders who will never get more than 1 England cap. #wouldbelegend
— Seismic Goalkeeping (@SeismicGK) September 28, 2015
@MrF1978 exactly – don’t think Grealish is good enough to play for either senior side as of yet but good luck to him
— Richard Goggin (@RichardGoggin) September 28, 2015
Jack Grealish was in a lose lose situation, doesn’t matter which country he chose to represent he would’ve had people on his back.
— Freezy (@Calfreezy) September 28, 2015
@JackGrealish1 ya might only get a handful of caps and minor role but good luck to ya. Woulda been great to see ya in green #Grealish
— Martin Cassidy (@Marty_Cass) September 28, 2015
I find jack grealish a disgrace. The fact he had to chose between the England and Ireland, makes me glad he didn’t choose us. #EIRE
— James Geary (@JGeary32) September 28, 2015
Here’s wishing Jack Grealish best wishes in his non-existent future England career.
— Joseph Hamill (@sealandbloke) September 28, 2015
Jack Grealish isn’t very good anyway. If he is the best we’ve got then God help us.
— nicky (@nickyoff) September 28, 2015
Was are Irish fans getting so upset over Grealish? I don’t remember English fans overreacting when Cascarino chose Ireland.
— Ross (@Wizross) September 28, 2015
Born in England, developed in England, didn’t feel the Irish connection felt by the likes of @kdkilbane77 etc, all the best to Jack Grealish
— Mark McCadden (@markmccadden) September 28, 2015
English Football is saved! Jack Grealish will fire us to victory at the Euros! Just before he goes away to Burton in the League with Villa.
— Tom Herbert (@TomHerbert1) September 28, 2015
Would love to be proved wrong but I don’t get the hype surrounding Jack Grealish. Hardly pulling up trees in a struggling Aston Villa side.
— Richard Manington (@RichM1987) September 28, 2015
Disappointing to see Jack Grealish retire from international football
— Peter (@petercoulter2) September 28, 2015
I would also like to declare that I am only available for international football to England (and not to (Northern) Ireland). #grealish
— Conor Garratt (@kohlsalat) September 28, 2015
Jack Grealish finally retires from international football to concentrate on club career
— Max ROONEY (@imaxutd) September 28, 2015