Manchester United supporters have been airing their bemusement over Jadon Sancho's omission from the latest England squad after an interesting statistics comparison between the winger and Jack Grealish was highlighted.
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Jack Grealish managed to silence Roy Keane on Tuesday evening after scoring Manchester City's second goal in their victory over Peterborough United.
The hosts frustrated City in the first half, limiting them to very few chances and forcing a save from Ederson. But in the second half, City showed their Premier League quality.
Riyad Mahrez gave City the lead with a calm finish beyond the Peterborough goalkeeper. Grealish then doubled the advantage with a fine finish following a lovely ball over the top by Phil Foden.
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Before the match, Roy Keane was critical of Grealish's mentality. He explained on ITV: "I think it’s crunch time for Man City over the next few months, this is where you will really test as a player, crunch games.
"Jack’s had a few injury problems, probably been criticised a little bit for his off-the-field stuff but I think what Jack has to do is grow up and get the trust of Pep [Guardiola]. He probably hasn’t got that yet, same with England, I don’t think Gareth [Southgate] trusts him that much yet, good opportunity for him.
"Whatever Jack’s doing off the field, it does take its toll when you’re an attacking player, it’s another opportunity for Jack. I do think it’s about time he grew up."
At full-time, Keane was left singing the praises of Grealish. "He’s like a lot of players out there, he wants minutes under his belt," the former United captain said.
"The biggest lift he’ll get will be scoring, he’s said about speaking to the manager but it’s the effect he has in the game, we saw that with that bit of quality. It was the highlight of the night, the run, the desire.
"Jack is a good link-up
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