Gareth Southgate urges Jack Grealish to find ‘high tactical level’ after fine England cameo in Germany draw

Gareth Southgate suggested Jack Grealish must improve his “tactical level” to force his way into the England starting XI after the 1-1 draw with Germany in the UEFA Nations League. Substitutes Grealish and Jarrod Bowen helped swing the momentum in the Three Lions’ favour as Harry Kane rescued a late point from the penalty spot with his 50th international goal.

Ad/> It has again sparked clamour for Grealish to be used from the start but Southgate has challenged the £100m Manchester City man to deliver across the pitch, not just in possession. /> UEFA Nations LeagueSouthgate praises ‘fantastic’ response as England draw with GermanyAN HOUR AGO When asked if he views Grealish as an impact sub or a starter, Southgate said: «He can do both.

If we didn't trust him we wouldn't put him on the pitch with 20 minutes to go in the belief he can make a difference. »At the start of the game the challenge for the wide players was to attack, defend and to try and score goals — high tactical level and you've got to be spot on — and that's an area Jack can get better at,” said Southgate.

“What he did do was carry the ball as the game opened up with a little bit more space and opportunity. The impact both he and Jarrod Bowen had was really important in those attacking areas.

“There is a good challenge there among those players but we've got to keep pushing them." Kane: Draw with Germany shows England have the 'mentality' to succeed Australia set up World Cup play-off with Peru after win against UAE in Doha It follows clamour from pundits and supporters for Grealish to be handed a key role at Euro 2020 after some stale attacking displays, but Southgate persisted with Raheem Sterling, Mason Mount and Bukayo Saka to support Kane. England