Could Grealish become main man again at Everton?
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Jack Grealish has grown more accustomed to sitting on the bench than playing football in recent times so, if his move to Everton is completed, his first task will be to get himself physically and mentally ready to play many more minutes of football than he has for the past two seasons.
Everton were rejuvenated following the appointment of David Moyes in January, climbing up the table to finish 13th, but have struggled to build on that momentum with significant recruitment this summer.
If he arrives, Grealish would be a marquee signing as the Blues count down to their first season at their magnificent new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
England boss Thomas Tuchel has shown with his selections of players such as Marcus Rashford and Kyle Walker that he is not afraid to pick those that are out of favour at their clubs.
That will provide Grealish with hope that the England door has not been fully closed in a World Cup year.
Recapturing his form could well take him across the Atlantic next summer - but if that proves elusive it is likely to bring about more disappointment for him when an England tournament squad is announced.
The ball, therefore, would firmly be in Grealish's court at Everton.