Jack Grealish’s response to Thomas Tuchel speaks volumes after England snub.
Jack Grealish demonstrated remarkable maturity and acceptance in his response to being omitted from Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad for the upcoming matches against Wales and Latvia. The Everton loanee, on a season-long loan from Manchester City, has been in scintillating form, earning the Premier League Player of the Month award for August 2025 and scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Crystal Palace on October 5. Despite this, Tuchel left him out alongside stars like Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden, citing intense competition in the left-wing position.
In a candid Sky Sports interview ahead of the Palace match, Grealish revealed a direct conversation with Tuchel, stating: “I spoke to the manager and I understand there’s a lot of competition, especially in that left wing spot at the moment – Rashy’s [Marcus Rashford] flying, [Eberechi] Eze, Anthony Gordon – everyone’s doing so well.” He added, “I can’t really complain, it is what it is and hopefully I can keep performing and influencing games.” This measured reaction speaks volumes about Grealish’s professionalism, refusing to sulk despite his last England cap coming nearly a year ago against Finland.
Tuchel praised Grealish’s form in his press conference, calling him “a very special player” who is “very close to being the best version of himself,” but emphasized the depth in England’s attacking options. Grealish’s response underscores his understanding of the competition from Rashford, Eze, and Gordon, while subtly highlighting his own contributions, such as creating more chances than anyone in the Premier League entering the Palace game—a stat Everton quickly amplified on social media.
His on-loan revival at Everton—three Player of the Match awards this season—has reignited calls for a recall, with former teammate Micah Richards probing the snub during the interview. Grealish’s graceful acceptance, coupled with his performance against Palace (where he deflected a clearance for the winner), speaks to his focus on club form to force Tuchel’s hand for future squads, including the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Everton even poked fun at Tuchel on social media post-victory, underscoring the growing narrative around Grealish’s international future.
