'I do feel like I play with a lot more freedom here': Jack Grealish admits Gareth Southgate allows him to take the shackles off for England... and the Man City star wants to have the same effect on Pep Guardiola's structured system next season

If Jack Grealish had a slightly underwhelming first season at Manchester City then his value to England remains clear.

Grealish, 26, helped Gareth Southgate's team earn an important point in the Nations League in Germany on Tuesday after impressing with a late appearance as a substitute.

As always, the thing that stood out about Grealish was his intention to move forward and attack. It has long been his first instinct and, whether as a starter or a replacement, it continues to serve England well.

Jack Grealish's debut Man City season was difficult but his value to England remains clear

'That's what the manager asks me to do,' said Grealish after England's 1-1 draw in the Allianz Arena.