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Man City star Jack Grealish reveals his dad had to give a FAKE name to Man United scouts while playing on tour for his Sunday League team because he shouldn't have been playing as he was already signed to Aston Villa's U10s

Manchester City star Jack Grealish has revealed that his dad gave a fake name to Manchester United scouts when they showed interest in the youngster.

The 26-year-old won his first major honour with City on Sunday but revealed his dad had to come up with a quick-witted way of avoiding interest from local rivals United when he was a member of Aston Villa's Under-10 side.

Grealish signed for Aston Villa when he was six before officially starting with the club's Under-10 side three years later.

Man City's Jack Grealish (right) revealed his dad (left) gave a fake name to Man United scouts
The 26-year-old won his first major honour with City as they clinched the Premier League title
Grealish signed for Aston Villa when he was six before officially starting with the club's U10s

After joining Villa's academy the England international was supposed to leave his Sunday League team, Highgate United, but he couldn't resist returning for a small tour with his former side.