JACK GREALISH was put through his paces in the suffocating Maltese heat after England’s 4-0 win last night.
The Three Lions favourite reported for international duty earlier this week following four days of partying in the aftermath of Manchester City’s Champions League win.
Boss Gareth Southgate left Grealish, as well as City team-mates Kyle Walker, John Stones, Kalvin Phillips and Phil Foden, on the bench for last night’s match.
After the game, the 27-year-old was made to complete shuttle runs across the pitch.
Grealish had to run from one box to the other, under careful supervision from a member of Southgate’s coaching staff.
After completing his sprints, Grealish headed back towards the tunnel, and was generous with his time as stewards asked him for selfies.
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While he also signed an autograph for a Malta player.
Grealish enjoyed a wild four-day party after City’s historic triumph last Saturday, with his escapades taking him and his team-mates from Istanbul back to Manchester, via a wild 12-hour stop in Ibiza.
Asked if City stars had gone too far in their celebrations, Southgate said: “There is a line and we’re always monitoring where every player is at.
“I have spoken with the players and we’ve talked about where the focus needs to be.
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“We’ve acknowledged what they have experienced and that’s for me to manage but anything I might say to the players I would do privately.
“I don’t think it would serve any purpose discussing that publicly, really.
“We’re a bit in unknown territory because although we’ve had players in the Champions League final before, we haven’t had a team that has won the Treble.
“Things will never be the same again for that group of players and everything changes in their lives.
“There are so many things going on this summer that could potentially distract us if we allow it to, but I’ve not seen that this week with any of the players.”
Grealish and Co could be back in action on Monday night.
The Three Lions will take on North Macedonia at Old Trafford, looking to make it four wins from four in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
