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Gareth Southgate believes Jack Grealish felt 'anxiety' about not winning a trophy at Manchester City - and claims the midfielder's role in Pep Guardiola's squad is 'more aligned' with playing for England

Gareth Southgate says that winning the Premier League at Manchester City will reassure Jack Grealish after his mixed first season under Pep Guardiola.

But the England manager insists Grealish is a much more complete player now, despite contributing just three assists and three goals after his £100m move from Aston Villa last summer.

'It's interesting that I spent the whole summer getting hammered for not picking him, now I'm being told I shouldn't be picking him. But that's my world,' said Southgate.

England manager Gareth Southgate (left) says he was 'hammered' for benching Jack Grealish
The Three Lions boss feels Grealish has improved since signing for Pep Guardiola at Man City

'That's quite transient with lots of different players.