Jack Grealish has praised the likes of Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling when speaking at his England press conference on Wednesday.
The Villa playmaker listed Arsenal’s academy product as someone who has ‘so much talent’, alongside the likes of Sterling, Marcus Rashford, Phil Foden and Jadon Sancho.
Only one of those players dons the colours of Arsenal, but recent rumours have suggested that Mikel Arteta would like to add Sterling to the club’s ranks.
It would be quite the shock if the £49 million star (BBC Sport) did move to the Emirates, and whilst the Arsenal fans can only dream of such a situation, they can, for now, watch it all unfold for England at Euro 2020.
Here is Grealish namechecking several England stars, including Saka when talking about the talent in England’s team.
“The talent in those attacking areas is up there with the best in the world,” said Grealish.
“There’s Raheem (Sterling), Marcus (Rashford), Phil (Foden), Jadon (Sancho), Bukayo (Saka). There’s so much talent.”
Grealish will be in line to start for the Three Lions when they take on Croatia in their Euro 2020 opener on Sunday.
But Saka may find himself being used more as a substitute throughout the tournament, but his versatility could become crucial.
During England’s friendlies leading up to the tournament, he did impress, so at least he has sent out a message that he is ready if called upon.
Either way, this is quite a learning experience for the teenager, who has carried Arsenal’s on his shoulders this season and now he’s ready to play in his first major tournament.
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