Despite Jack Grealish's recent form for Everton, England manager Thomas Tuchel has opted to leave him out of the latest England squad, but Everton manager David Moyes believes Grealish is not far from a recall. The Three Lions are set to face Wales in a friendly at Wembley before a World Cup qualifier against Latvia.
Grealish, currently on loan from Manchester City, has been in impressive form for Everton, earning the Premier League Player of the Month award for August. He has also contributed four assists in six Premier League appearances. Despite this, Tuchel has overlooked Grealish, along with other notable players like Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden.
Tuchel explained his decision by emphasizing his desire to maintain continuity within the squad, sticking with the players who featured in the previous camp. He also clarified that there are no personal issues with Grealish. Tuchel acknowledged Grealish's quality and stated that he is "very close to being the best version of himself". He also noted that Phil Foden is back to influencing and deciding games for Manchester City.
Moyes, however, has publicly backed Grealish for an England recall. He believes that England needs a player with Grealish's qualities. Moyes has been impressed with Grealish's impact at Everton, stating that he is "even better than I thought". He also believes that Grealish needs "a bit of love and attention" and that he is "making a big difference" for Everton.
Moyes draws a parallel between Grealish's situation and that of Jesse Lingard during his time at West Ham. Lingard's successful loan spell at West Ham earned him a recall to the England squad. Moyes hopes that Grealish can follow a similar path and force his way back into the national team. "If Jack can do a bit of the Jesse Lingard, it will be a great story," Moyes said. "It is a World Cup year and he is in good enough shape. I just need to get him enough time".
Grealish's absence from the England squad dates back to October 2024. Despite being a key player for Manchester City in previous seasons, he has struggled to maintain a consistent place in the national team. His move to Everton is seen as an opportunity to revitalize his career and regain his place in the England squad.
While Tuchel's decision to exclude Grealish from the current squad may be disappointing for the player, Moyes's public support and Grealish's strong performances for Everton suggest that an England recall is still within reach. The winger's form will continue to be closely monitored as the World Cup approaches.
Other players who were included in attacking midfield or wide forward roles are Morgan Gibbs-White, Eberechi Eze, Anthony Gordon, Marcus Rashford and Jarrod Bowen. Bukayo Saka and John Stones have been restored to the squad after recovering from injury.
