Jack Grealish missed out due to competition for places explains Gareth Southgate

Jack Grealish has represented England at Under-21 level but is yet to be called up into the senior squad. (Martin Rickett/PA)

Gareth Southgate has explained his reasoning for omitting Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish from his latest England squad – insisting he is fighting a host of big-names for a place.

Grealish, 24, opted to represent England as far back as 2015 when he also had the choice to play for the Republic of Ireland, who he had previously represented at youth level.