Joleon Lescott on Jack Grealish run of form – ‘He looks like he’s at home’ also hails 'huge' Phil Foden

Speaking to BT Sport ahead of the clash with Newcastle United at the weekend former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has hailed the performances of England winger Jack Grealish, saying the forward finally looks at home in Pep Guardiola’s side. Grealish, 27, joined City in the summer of 2021 from Aston Villa to much fanfare but the England international struggled initially to replicate the form he showed at Villa Park. Ad But recently things have clicked for Grealish, he scored in the win over Arsenal in February and has found himself starting more often and having more of an impact on the game.

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