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'World class' Jack Grealish is 'on the same level' as Mason Mount and Phil Foden, Micah Richards believes... as Jamie Redknapp claims Aston Villa are 'not far off a one-man team' when their captain plays

Jack Grealish is a 'world class' player on the level of Mason Mount and Phil Foden, according to Micah Richards.

The 25-year-old made his first Premier League start for Aston Villa since February against Tottenham following a shin injury, and played 73 minutes in an impressive display before he was replaced by Douglas Luiz.

A host of top clubs, including Manchester City and Manchester United, have been linked with moving for the England international this summer, with the duo set to finish as champions and runners-up this season.

Jack Grealish is a 'world class' player on the level of Mason Mount and Phil Foden, Micah Richards believes
The 25-year-old made his first Premier League start for Aston Villa since February at Tottenham following a shin injury

Despite returning to fitness, Grealish is in a battle to make England's starting XI for the Euros with Mount and Foden, who have starred for Champions League finalists Chelsea and Manchester City respectively this term.