Grealish hopes England return will kick-start his season

DUBLIN — Jack Grealish admitted his goal-scoring role in England's 2-0 win against Ireland on Saturday was the ideal way to forget the "worst summer" of his life.

Grealish was left out of England's Euro 2024 squad by Gareth Southgate after an inconsistent season with Manchester City.

But, with the departure of Southgate after England's loss to Spain in the Euro final in July, the winger was restored to the starting lineup by interim boss Lee Carsley for the Three Lions' Nations League opener in Dublin.