JACK GREALISH posted a classy five-word message to England stars ahead of their Euro 2024 victory against Serbia.
Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions won 1-0 against their tough opponents in Gelsenkirchen on Sunday night.
Jude Bellingham scored the only goal of the game in a brutal 90 minute clash.
But England were without Manchester City star Grealish entirely after he was dropped from the final 26-man squad after a dismal end to his domestic season.
The 36-time England international’s absence came as a surprise to many, with Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze preferred.
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However, Grealish accepted Southgate’s decision with grace after featuring for just 10 minutes in City’s final five league matches, while also being left on the bench for the FA Cup defeat to Man Utd.
And he showed total class as England kicked off against Serbia as he posted a brilliant message of support to his pals in Germany.
Grealish reacted to England’s official Instagram page announcing the starting XI for tonight’s Serbia game.
The line-up included City teammates Kyle Walker, John Stones and Phil Foden.
While Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold was selected in midfield.
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And Grealish fired out a classy message to the team, saying: “Good luck to the lads.”
Grealish will be hoping to bounce back next season after netting just three goals and bagging one assist in 20 games.
After his England axe, the former Aston Villa captain jetted to Dubai for a holiday in the sun.
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Grealish shared a massive apartment with brother Kevan and a group of pals, and watched England's game from there.
He will also enjoy a holiday with long-term partner Sasha Attwood, with a source saying: “Jack intends to enjoy the unexpected time off.”
As for England’s game, they got off to a flyer when they went 1-0 up against Serbia thanks to a header from Bellingham.
The Real Madrid latched onto a deflected cross from Bukayo Saka to head home.
But England were unable to find a second goal and were instead forced to defend against a tough Serbian outfit for the second half.
Southgate injected energy late on with subs including Connor Gallagher and Jarrod Bowen.
And it was enough for England to grind out the victory, sealing a vital three points in the process.
