Sheffield Wednesday are set to take on Steve Bruce’s former side Aston Villa tomorrow.
Bruce worked with Grealish at Villa, and always spoke positively of the attacking midfielder.
And even though the experienced manager has headed for pastures new now with Wednesday, he still recognises the talent that the claret and blues’ playmaker possesses.
Indeed, with Wednesday due to face Villa tomorrow, Bruce has admitted that his side will have to be on their guard to protect themselves against Grealish’s quality.
He said: “I’m delighted for Jack. He’s a very good player who’ll have a wonderful career. He’s grasped over the last 18 months and matured. He’s easily the best player in the division.
“I’m not sure you just stop Grealish [to stop Villa]. But him and the other boy alongside him [John McGinn] are as good a midfield pair in the division.”
Wednesday’s match with Villa is huge for both clubs, as the pair battle for promotion.
The Owls are currently playing catch up with the top six, with Villa occupying the final spot in the play offs.
If Wednesday do beat Villa tomorrow then they will close the gap between the two sides to just one point, with six games remaining this season.
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