Jack Grealish scored for England overnight as England beat the Republic of Ireland 2-nil in UEFA Nations League action. It was a promising display from Grealish as he continued his strong form from City’s 3-1 win over West Ham before the international break. He wasn’t the only Manchester City player in action overnight. Here is a wrap-up of the City players who featured for their countries overnight.
England 2 Republic of Ireland 0.
Jack Grealish started for England in their 2-nil win over the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. First-half goals from Declan Rice and Jack Grealish saw England pick up an impressive victory under new manager Lee Carsley.
For Grealish, he lined in midfield for England. His game looked well suited to life as a midfielder for Lee Carsley’s side. He was a prominent feature in England’s possession game and was rewarded with a first-half goal. Grealish linked up the play well in the 76 minutes he was on the pitch. After his summer disappointment of missing England’s European Championships squad the City winger put in a determined display for England.
Jack Grealish vs Republic of Ireland:
76 Minutes Played
1 Goal
53 Touches
38 Accurate Passes
88% Pass Accuracy
5 Ground Duels Won
4 Was Fouled
2 Key Passes
1 Tackle
1 Shot On Target pic.twitter.com/YdzCmd4iHf— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) September 7, 2024
John Stones came on for the final 5 minutes for England while Rico Lewis was an unused substitute.
Netherlands 5 Bosnia Herzegovina 2.
Nathan Ake played 66 minutes in the Netherlands 5-2 win over Bosnia Herzegovina. The Dutch defender was composed at the back before being substituted midway through the second half.
Goals from Joshua Zirkzee, Cody Gakpo, Tijana Reijnders, Wout Weghorst and Xabi Simons were enough for Holland to pick up the win.