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Jack Grealish hailed as 'class act' for touching gesture to young England fan after shootout agony

Jack Grealish has been praised after he set aside his Euro 2020 final heartache to delight a young fan at Wembley on Sunday night.

The England stars were understandably distraught after suffering the heartbreak of a penalty shootout defeat by Italy.

But Aston Villa midfielder Grealish was still willing to take the time for a photo with young England fan Oliver after the game.

England star Jack Grealish put his disappointment to one side to delight a young fan

England star Jack Grealish put his disappointment to one side to delight a young fan

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His Dan revealed that Grealish then gave him his match-worn boots.