Grealish’s Secret Weapon: A Howe-ful Hope for England?
With the England manager’s seat vacant, speculation is rife. Could the appointment of Newcastle United’s Eddie Howe reignite the international career of Manchester City’s talisman, Jack Grealish? Their shared history suggests a potential match made in football heaven.
Grealish found himself in the international wilderness under Gareth Southgate, but the prospect of Howe taking the reins has ignited a flicker of hope for the mercurial midfielder. The pair have traded public admiration, a dynamic that could prove pivotal if Howe becomes England’s next boss.
Their relationship took an unexpected turn after Grealish’s infamous jibe at Newcastle’s Miguel Almiron. While the comment caused a stir, Howe’s response was anything but fiery. Instead, he opted for diplomacy, even going so far as to publicly praise Grealish’s defensive contributions in a high-profile clash between their two clubs.
“I thought defensively he was very, very good,” Howe gushed about Grealish, a stark contrast to the potential for animosity. This unexpected show of respect has raised eyebrows and fueled speculation about a potential Grealish revival under Howe’s stewardship.
Grealish himself has been vocal about his admiration for Howe’s work at Newcastle. “Eddie Howe came in and changed things,” he enthused, highlighting the Magpies’ transformation under the former Bournemouth boss.
Whether this mutual respect will translate into an England recall for Grealish remains to be seen. However, one thing is clear: the possibility of a Howe-Grealish partnership has captured the imagination of fans and pundits alike.
Will Howe’s appointment signal a new dawn for Grealish? Or will the England manager have different ideas about the City star?
