While Grealish has thrown away any momentum that he built up during his initial introduction to the first team, the winger still possesses the kind of attributes that Villa can use to their benefit next season. At one stage this season, it was said that England and Republic of Ireland were involved in a tug of war in an attempt to convince the 20-year-old to pledge his allegiances to either nation but such talk was soon put on the back-burner once he displayed signs of youthful immaturity. He has said that he wants to represent the Three Lions at senior level, but who knows what the future holds after his period of inactivity. That said, it should not be forgotten that Grealish has the quality to get bums on seats at Villa, and move them to the edge of said seats when he receives the ball on either flank. While he has made mistakes in the past six months, any future manager will be advised to get the best out of Grealish and Neville could be the perfect man to fulfil that task. Grealish needs someone who is not only prepared to take him under their wing, but a figure that recognises that making him the vocal point of a new-look side could suit all parties. Neville could be the perfect person to nurture him both as a player and a man, and that could prove to be the difference between Villa securing an immediate return to the Premier League or spending years in the Football League.
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