Tim Sherwood: “Jack Grealish Worth More Than £60 Million”

The two teams are now fairly close in the Premier League, with the Saints just two points and one place above Villa.

So far this work has remained something only for the eyes of those at the training ground, with regular defender Ciaran Clark used in holding midfield for the opening half rather than at the back in the Capital One Cup victory over Birmingham last time out.

Ahead of Villa facing the Reds again today, Sherwood has talked Grealish’s potential up and made the outstanding claim that he would part with the star for £60 million. We didn’t start the season very well so it’s good for the confidence to win at home.

However, it’s easier said than done, and beating Southampton is sure to be a hard task, especially after they beat MK Dons 6-0 in their third round tie. I’m not used to losing as many football games as we actually have. “I know what he could possibly be”. That’s what we’ve got to focus on.

Hodgson’s assistant Ray Lewington is due to be at Anfield on Saturday where Grealish – who qualifies through grandparents to play for Ireland – will be facing Liverpool.

Sherwood lost top scorer Christian Benteke and capatain Fabian Delph this summer but a Grealish departure was never on the cards.

Sky Sports pundit Dwight Yorke echoed Sherwood’s praise for the midfielder after the game. French left-back Jordan Amavi’s half-hearted effort to win a 50-50 before Albion’s victor at the weekend was less encouraging, although Sherwood insists his new boys “have been told” just what tonight means. With the wind in their sales, Grealish and Ayew began to torment the visitors, with some classy tricks and moves, as Rowett’s plucky team ran out of puff.

They are seventh in the table and Rowett wants a promising performance at Villa Park to inspire them in the league. That’s the way the game is going.