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Jack Grealish had a point to prove for several reasons as he started for England in their 2-0 win against the Republic of Ireland. Playing against the side that he represented until the Under-21 level, Grealish would have been aware that much like Declan Rice, he would have got a hostile reception at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. The Manchester City winger was also making his first appearance in an England shirt since being omitted from their squad for Euro 2024; which meant he was given the opportunity to showcase what Gareth Southgate’s side were missing in Germany. The £100 million man did n…

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