Every Jack Grealish stat that proves Thomas Tuchel wrong for England snub
Everton star Jack Grealish has every right to be angered by Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave him out of the latest England squad.
Grealish joined Everton on loan from Manchester City in the summer transfer window, and he has not looked back since, consistently producing dazzling displays for the Toffees.
The 30-year-old has helped David Moyes’ men earn vital Premier League wins over Brighton and Wolves this term.
Moyes will be particularly pleased by the fact that Grealish has linked up effectively with fellow summer signing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
Jack Grealish leads the way for Premier League assists, but that’s not all
Tuchel has seemingly ignored Grealish’s trailblazing efforts in the Premier League by leaving him out of England’s squad.
Ahead of the weekend’s fixtures, the former Aston Villa man has produced more assists than any other top-flight player, with four.
Grealish also boasts more expected assists than any other Premier League player, showing that his impact could be even more clinical alongside better teammates.
The winger has also won more fouls than anyone else in the Premier League this term, which could be a vital trait for England in their upcoming clashes with Wales and Latvia, who are likely to play defensively against the Three Lions.
Furthermore, the 30-year-old has created the most chances in the top flight (17), a main driver in Everton’s impressive start to the season.
England will miss Jack Grealish against Wales and Latvia
England boast a significantly better squad than either of their upcoming opponents, Wales and Latvia, who would be satisfied with simply avoiding a defeat against Tuchel’s men.
| Jack Grealish in Premier League 2025-26 | Stats |
| Appearances | 6 |
| Goals | 0 |
| Expected assists (xA) | 1.8 |
| Assists | 4 |
| Chances created | 17 |
| Big chances created | 3 |
| Fouls won | 22 |
Therefore, England will look to utilise their set-piece nous in the October international break against sides who are likely to deploy defensive tactics.
Grealish’s unmatched ability to win fouls would be particularly useful against Wales and Latvia, as the Three Lions vie to make the most of free-kick situations, bolstered by Dan Burn’s height.
However, the former Aston Villa man may now be worried that time is running out for him ahead of next summer’s World Cup, as Tuchel’s side have just three competitive games remaining before the tournament gets underway.
Phil Foden should have similar concerns, as he has been left out of the international scene even though he has shone for Man City in recent weeks, producing a strong performance against Monaco in the Champions League.