JAKARTA - Jack Grealish's performance was satisfactory when the England national team drew 1-1 with Germany in the UEFA Nations League, Wednesday, June 8, early morning WIB. Although only entered in the 73rd minute, the Manchester City player was able to make a big impact.
The goal scored by Harry Kane through the white point in the 88th minute could not be separated from Grealish's role. His action on the left wing overwhelmed the German defender until it finally resulted in a penalty.
England coach Gareth Southgate said he was satisfied with Grealish's role. However, he still has a record of the former Aston Villa player's appearance.
"At the start of the game the challenge for us was to use the wingers to attack, defend and try to score goals, a high tactical level that has to be done carefully and that's an area that Jack can improve on," Southgate said.
Grealish has made 22 appearances for The Three Lions, the nickname of the England national team. However, half of them started from the bench and played only three games for the full 90 minutes.
"What he did manage to do was carry the ball as the game slowly started to unfold," said Southgate.
"The impact he and Jarrod Bowen have made is really important ... there is a lot of competition between players in that position, but we have to keep pushing them to improve."
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