'Grealish is better off at Villa if he makes the England squad'

Jack Grealish is “better off” staying at Aston Villa if he’s called up to the England squad, according to Tony Daley.

Jack Grealish will be guaranteed more playing time at Aston Villa compared to if he joins the Red Devils.

United are reportedly weighing up a summer bid for the 24-year-old after his outstanding 2019-20 campaign at Villa.

Grealish helped Dean Smith’s side retain their Premier League status by scoring eight goals and laying on six assists in 36 appearances. He also won their player of the season award.

While a move to Manchester United will ‘improve’ his profile, it could also mean way less game-time than usual.

At Aston Villa, Grealish is the captain and is more or less a guaranteed starter. A scenario which could improve his chances of making the England squad. That situation makes him better off at his boyhood club, believes Tony Daley.

“If Jack goes, he’ll have everyone’s blessing here at Villa because of what he’s just done for the club,” Daley told the Daily Star.

“But if he’s been picked for England already, he might think he’s better off staying with Villa, where he’s settled and plays every week.”

“The Euros are coming up next summer – and Jack needs to be playing to stay in Southgate’s plans.”

The ex-Villa winger added on Grealish deserving an opportunity on the international stage: “I agree Jack now warrants a place in the England squad. He gave consistently good performances last season.”

“When he was in the Championship, there were doubts if he could do it in the Premier League. Fair enough. But he’s now proved he can.”