JACK GREALISH had a message for England centurion Harry Kane following the striker’s 100th international cap on Tuesday.
Kane scored twice to lead England to a 2-0 win over Finland at Wembley Stadium.
It was the perfect way to mark his 100th senior appearance for the Three Lions.
Reflecting on the occasion after the match, the Bayern Munich star said: “Pretty special night, you know. I couldn’t do it without the boys in here. The staff, everyone.
“I think whenever you have a night like this you obviously want to go out there and first and foremost perform for your team.
“So if you score two goals it’s really special. And yeah, I couldn’t be prouder.
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“It means a lot. It’s been a great journey so far and hopefully many, many more great memories ahead.”
The interviewer in the England changing room then turned to Grealish to request a few words.
And the Manchester City star responded: “I’ve seen a different side to him this camp! Nah, only joking. Unbelievable!
“I assisted, I think, his main goal against Germany…”
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Before he could continue, the person conducting the interview chimed in to say: “Are you seriously talking about that?!”
But after joking with the England captain, Grealish went on to add: “No I’m only messing. Unbelievable captain. Unbelievable guy.
“I think tonight showed what he’s all about. Scored two goals for us to get the win so very proud to play with him.”
The goal in question was Kane’s strike against Germany in the Euro 2020 round-of-16.
Grealish assisted the striker in the 86th minute to make the score 2-0 at Wembley.
England went on to reach the final, but missed out on the European Championship title following a defeat on penalties to Italy.
England ratings vs Finland: Kane bags double on his big day… but he’s not the Three Lions’ star man
TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD showed his brilliance as Harry Kane’s brace saw England beat Finland.
Interim boss Lee Carsley maintained his 100 per cent win record in charge of England.
SunSports Tom Barclay has given their ratings of the England players…
Jordan Pickford – 6
Had nothing to do.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – STAR MAN 9
England’s best player as he supplied some beautiful balls from deep that on another day would have led to a glut of assists.
He did get one in the end, although that was more thanks to Harry Kane’s lethal finishing.
Ezri Konsa – 6
Showed his ability on the ball with a super ball through for Bukayo Saka on the half hour.
Twisted his ankle early in the second half, surprisingly played on before being replaced on the hour.
John Stones – 6
Played at left-sided centre-back before shifting when Levi Colwill came on.
Solid though not much to deal with. Now 19 short of 100 caps.
Rico Lewis – 7
In the right place to snuff out early danger from ex-Norwich man Teemu Pukki.
Came close to a goal on his second England cap when prodding wide after the break.
Declan Rice – 5
Lost possession to give Finland their one and only big chance which Topi Kesinen should have squared to Pukki, but instead fired wildly over.
Angel Gomes – 7
Wanted the ball from the off, just like Lee Carsley thought he would. Deliciously drilled cross-field ball to Alexander-Arnold early doors showed his range.
Bukayo Saka – 7
Almost scored and almost assisted in a lively display.
Unlucky that Kane was millimetres offside after the centurion had headed home the Arsenal man’s wicked delivery.
Jack Grealish – 7
Enjoyed being in the heart of the action at No10 again, as he did on Saturday against the Republic of Ireland.
Carsley clearly likes him – it will be fascinating to see what happens when Mssrs Bellingham, Foden and Palmer all return.
Anthony Gordon – 7
Caused problems down the left with his rapid pace – how we needed some of that in the Euros.
But did not have on his shooting boots as he fluffed a decent chance early in the second half.
Harry Kane – 8
Two blistering finishes took the centurion to an astonishing 68 goals in 100 caps.
Was denied the chance of a hat-trick in front of his family when subbed off to a standing ovation for the final ten.
Kane said he fancies his chances of reaching a ton of international goals – and it does not seem fanciful.
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Levi Colwill (on for Konsa, 61) – 6
Next to no threat from Finland by the time he came on.
Eberechi Eze (on for Gordon, 66) – 6
Raced on to yet another special Trent pass but could not loop it over the keeper.
Noni Madueke (on for Saka, 66) – 7
Looked to make an impact every time he got the ball on debut. Excellent one-two with Trent saw the Chelsea man tee up Kane’s second.
Marc Guehi (on for Stones, 80) – 6
As with Colwill, little to do.
Jarrod Bowen (on for Kane, 81) – 6
Played up top after Kane went off for the final minutes, as he has done for West Ham.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
