Grealish pulls out of Ireland U21 squad as England still hovering
Grealish, 19, withdrew from the Ireland squad to play in a Villa first-team match behind closed doors. He is also in contract negotiations with the club.
“I accept Jack’s reasons for withdrawing and understand it. I have no issue with it,” said King.
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