Aston Villa boss Dean Smith makes Jack Grealish claim ahead of Tottenham visit

Aston Villa are preparing to host Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday, February 16. Ahead of the game, Villa manager Dean Smith has praised Jack Grealish. During this season, the attacking midfielder has scored 9 goals in his 27 appearances and provided 7 assists. "They have Dele Alli who is scoring goals," Smith said, as per the Mirror. "I remember first coming up against Dele Alli when I was manager at Walsall and he was at MK Dons. "The ability he had at such a young age meant he went straight into a Premier League team and hit the ground running. He showed incredible potential which has continued. "People have said he had a lean spell earlier this season but he has started scoring again and has always had that quality. "We believe Jack Grealish has that star quality as well. Jack's ability is there for all to see. "It is his first full season in the Premier League this year and he has hit the ground running too. "He has carried the responsibility of being captain and an Aston Villa fan forward. "He looks one hell of a player to everyone right now." Dele Alli has made 28 appearances in which he has scored 8 goals and provided 4 assists during this season. source - Football.London

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