Jack Grealish has disclosed that he owes Trent Alexander-Arnold £500 after the Liverpool star scored a stunning free-kick for England.
Grealish, who plays for Manchester City and is supporting interim head coach Lee Carsley, opened the scoring in England’s comfortable victory over Finland.
However, his goal was overshadowed by Alexander-Arnold’s expertly executed set-piece.
“I said if you score this I’ll give you £500 and then he just slapped it in the top bins – so I owe him now,” Grealish told ITV.
After missing the defeat to Greece due to injury, Grealish’s return to the squad coincided with an improved performance from England.
However, interim head coach Lee Carsley has not confirmed whether he wants to be considered for the role on a permanent basis.
Despite this, Grealish has shown his support for Carsley, claiming: “With the England manager, I think there will always be people saying negative stuff.
“Before people were crying out for all of the so-called attacking players to play – we do it and it didn’t work for one game and then there’s a few people moaning.
“In my honest opinion, I don’t really get it, it can happen in games, sometimes you get beat in international football.
“I love coming here, he’s a top, top manager, brilliant guy and I love playing for him.”
On the team’s performance against Finland, Jack Grealish added: “The goal came from the manager letting us play with that freedom.
“We probably could have had a few more, especially towards the end as the game opened up.
“It was difficult at times in the first half but I think we dominated the game later on.
“At the end we’re a bit gutted to concede the goal from a set piece.
“We needed a win today so I’m happy with that.”
On Grealish’s performance, Carsley said: “Jack was outstanding.
“It was a shame he missed the Greece game.
“I thought he would’ve been effective.
“Jack was very good and he’s an infectious character, really pleased with him.”
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