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England boss Gareth Southgate wields the axe, but Jack Grealish has a way back
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England's Jack Grealish celebrating after their international friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina at St James' Park on June 3.
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English memories cast back 26 years when Gareth Southgate made the final cut of his 26-man Euro 2024 squad. Jack Grealish’s omission conjured thoughts of the sensation of Glenn Hoddle axing Paul Gascoigne on the eve of France 98. Considering Marcus Rashford had already been omitted from the 33-man provisional squad,
Where Rashford responded well as Manchester United won the FA Cup, Grealish must prove himself again. At least he didn’t react like Gazza did, by smashing up a Spanish hotel room. Hoddle later revealed he had tried to soothe disappointed players with the soothing sounds of Kenny G, but not even the smooth-jazz saxophonist could curb Gascoigne’s rage. His obvious decline moved into the chaotic, terminal stage of his career.
