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'To stay at Villa has possibly got him into the England squad': Dion Dublin lauds Jack Grealish after shining against Wales as he jokes star's new deal is the 'biggest signing' his old club have made since he arrived in 1998

Dion Dublin has praised Jack Grealish after his man of the match performance during England's 3-0 victory over Wales.

The Aston Villa captain made his first start for the national team, and provided an assist for Dominic Calvert-Lewin who scored his first goal on his England debut.

And former Villa striker Dublin says Grealish staying at his boyhood club, might have helped him break into the England set-up.

Jack Grealish was awarded man of the match for his display as England beat Wales 3-0
Grealish made his first start and provided an assist for Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Dublin told Football Focus: '(He's) just an intelligent footballer. You can see he's getting his head down now.