Aston Villa fans not impressed with Gareth Southgate’s comments on Jack Grealish

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Jack Grealish really impressed on his first England start on Thursday night – but some Aston Villa fans on Twitter were not pleased with post-match comments from international manager Gareth Southgate.

Villa captain Grealish started in England’s 3-0 home win at Wembley Stadium over Wales, as the Three Lions warmed up for upcoming Nations League fixtures with an international friendly.

The 25-year-old produced a stunning assist for Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s goal with his cross into the box and he popped up all over the pitch in dangerous areas.

He operated as a left-winger just like he does so successfully for his club, but was given a lot more licence to roam in the second period and was constantly drawing fouls.

Southgate discussed the performance of attacker Grealish after his international performance.

“I thought his work with the ball was very good. I think we know he draws those fouls, he’s comfortable receiving in tight areas. I thought it was a debut he can be really pleased with,” Southgate said, as quoted by ITV Football.

A selection of Villa supporters were adamant that England boss Southgate was hesitant with his praise of Grealish and are furious with his treatment of him.

There has been a loud cry for Grealish to be involved in the England set-up during the last year, but it was just his second senior cap on Thursday night.

Villa fans pointed out Southgate’s comments on the display of Everton striker Calvert-Lewin, who he was far more enthusiastic about:

“Excellent, I thought really very good. He had excellent presence, his runs were a threat, he presses well, he obviously took his goal well. I thought he could be really pleased. He’s in a really good vein of form, he’s an all-round centre-forward and I’ve always liked his general play,” Southgate said, as quoted by ITV Football.

Here are some Villa fans discussing Southgate: