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Grealish and McGregor were team-mates, now they're rivals at the Euros

In 2014, Notts County looked destined to face relegation from the third tier in their 125th year in the Football League.

But an unlikely pair of youngsters would ultimately save the Magpies – England's Jack Grealish and Scotland's Callum McGregor.

Celtic attacker McGregor joined on loan in August 2013 at the age of 20 and Aston Villa's midfielder Grealish came a month later at just 17 years old. Both would play a huge role in the club's great escape.

Villa's midfielder Grealish went on loan during 2013-14 at just 17 years old
Celtic attacker McGregor joined on loan in August 2013 at the age of 20

Jack Grealish and Callum McGregor were team-mates at Notts County but are rivals on Friday

Shaun Derry took over as manager with Greg Abbott by his side in November in what was his first spell managing a club after retirement.