There is no doubting Jack Grealish’s ability on the pitch. It has always been his actions off it that have raised questions marks over his chances of reaching the highest level.
Whether it was being caught inhaling ‘hippy crack’ at a hotel room bash or being pictured passed out while on holiday in Tenerife, the Aston Villa star learned the hard way that, as a promising Premier League footballer, his every move was likely to be scrutinised.
It had appeared that those episodes were behind him after knuckling down at Villa Park, becoming the talisman that all at the club were convinced he could be – driving their promotion push before shining in the Premier League this season whilst wearing the captain’s armband.