Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has raved about Aston Villa attacking midfielder Jack Grealish, as quoted on BBC Sport.
Calvert-Lewin played with Grealish for England in their friendly international match against Wales at Wembley Stadium in London on Thursday evening.
The 23-year-old Everton striker scored the opening goal in the Three Lions’ 3-0 win, with Grealish – who can operate as an attacking midfielder or as a winger – providing the cross.
The 25-year-old Villa star played well in the game, and Calvert-Lewin has spoken highly of him.
Calvert-Lewin said about Grealish, as quoted on BBC Sport: “He’s a top player, I’ve seen it already. He has bags of ability and I knew that if he got in that position he would get the cross in [for my goal].”
Jack Grealish in full flow
Grealish has been superb so far this season, with the attacking midfielder winning games for Aston Villa and also doing well for England.
According to WhoScored, the 25-year-old scored three goals and providing three assists in three league matches for the Villans so far this season.
For manager Dean Smith’s side to have a successful season in the Premier League this season, Grealish will have to be on top of his game throughout.
As for Calvert-Lewin, he has scored six goals in four Premier League matches for Everton so far this season, according to WhoScored.
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