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Ian Wright and Ashley Cole praised the 'industrious' Jack Grealish in England's 3-0 win over the Republic of Ireland at Wembley... with the Aston Villa man claiming he is in the dark over his starting chances against Belgium

Jack Grealish was the centre of Ashley Cole and Ian Wright's praises after England beat the Republic of Ireland 3-0 in a Wembley friendly on Thursday.

The attacking midfielder laid on assist for Jadon Sancho's first-half goal, which came inbetween strikes from Harry Maguire and Dominic Calvert-Lewin's second-half penalty in an impressive win for Gareth Southgate's young side.

The 25-year-old's recent international performances, coupled with his star performances for Aston Villa in the Premier League this season, have caused many Three Lions fans to appeal for Grealish's inclusion in the starting line-up more often.