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Jack Grealish: Paul Gascoigne comparisons delight Villa midfielder

England midfielder Jack Grealish says he is delighted to be compared to Three Lions favourite Paul Gascoigne.

Aston Villa's Grealish was man of the match on his first international start on Thursday against Wales.

The 25-year-old's bursts from midfield have seen pundits such as Steve McLaren and Martin Keown compare him to Gazza, who won 57 England caps and shone at the 1990 World Cup and Euro 96.

"I don't really see myself as him but I'd love to be like him, the way that he played football," Grealish said.

"I would love to get compared to Gazza.