Now is the time for Grealish to wring every last drop of productivity from his considerable talent.
His performance in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday was not just significant for the goal it produced a calm, precise finish that Manchester City supporters do not see enough of (scoring and celebrating, below).
It was significant for the sight of a player who looked like he belonged in an international shirt.
In the first instance, Lee Carsley's selection of Grealish was also significant.
As this season's club form guide is negligible, Carsley was, essentially, suggesting Grealish should not have been omitted from the 26-man squad that went to the Euros.
This story is from the September 10, 2024 edition of Daily Mirror UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the September 10, 2024 edition of Daily Mirror UK.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
FROM DREAMS OF GLORY TO PSR FRUSTRATIONS ...THREE YEARS SINCE THE SAUDIS' TAKEOVER AT TOON
When the euphoria died, did those Newcastle dreams die too?
VILLA BARK
Ross: We dropped points against United but want another top-four finish
POPE AND GLORY
Never say die England hit back with late wickets in energy-sapping heat
WOLFF'S LEWPRINT FOR SUCCESS
Merc chief hoping young gun Antonelli will become overnight sensation like brilliant Hamilton in 2007
A JOB FOR THE TUSK FORCE..
Ice age find gets annual clean
We must cherish every day
The Dingles have been at the heart of Emmerdale for 30 years, so it will be a moving get together for both cast and viewers when they reunite on screen next week.
Dyer: It ain't Japan easy
Learning lingo 'nearly broke star' for Rivals
You did what Jack said.. Bob was gentler, two sides of the same coin
Charlton brother's memory of England aces
Sue's Royal connection
Liverpool legend related to a baronet... and a Tory MP
Maddie suspect could walk free in months
'Insufficient' evidence fear as trial ends
