Jack Grealish could be handed a surprise World Cup lifeline in Gareth Southgate's England squad - well, if some of his supporters get their way, that is.
The talented 22-year-old winger is enjoying an impressive run in Steve Bruce's Aston Villa side at the moment, which was topped by his starring role in yesterday's 2-0 victory over bitter rivals Birmingham City at Villa Park.
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You might remember that when Grealish first broke into the Villa squad as a fresh-faced teenager, he had pledged his future to the Republic of Ireland - the country of his father's birth.
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But in 2016, Grealish decided to switch to being considered English, and whilst he was nowhere near getting on the plane for Euro 2016, this lot are hoping he could be rewarded for his excellent run with a ticket to Russia:
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What do you think of the situation? Could Southgate really pick a player from The Championship?
Have your say in the comments section, below.
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Topics: Football News, EFL, Aston Villa, Football, Jack Grealish, England, World Cup
