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Man City attacker Grealish: Wales will believe they can qualify

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Manchester City attacker Jack Grealish says there can be no complacency from England facing Wales in their final World Cup group game.

While England are favourites to progress as group winners despite an uninspiring goalless draw against the United States on Friday which left some supporters jeering at full-time, Wales are on the cusp of elimination.

“Wales have got very good players," he said.

“They will be playing not just for pride. In their heads, they are not out, they still have a game to play and can still qualify.

“It's going to be difficult for them, but they can still qualify. We have a few days to prepare. It's all in our hands."

Grealish, who replaced Raheem Sterling against the United States having scored off the bench in the 6-2 win over Iran, drew parallels between England's start in Qatar and last summer's European Championship.

A 0-0 draw against Scotland at Wembley in their second game saw questions asked of Southgate and his players – only for them to go on and reach the final, losing to Italy on penalties.

“We had a good start against Croatia (at the Euros). Likewise here, against Iran," he added.

“We had a game against Scotland where you know it's going to be difficult because of the little rivalry.

“I felt a little bit like that today, one of them games where there's a bit of pride or whatever.

“These are the games we all want to play in. Tuesday will be the big one now that everyone is itching to play in. Hopefully we can go and get the job done.

“We go into the last game and the group is in our hands. We're looking forward to Tuesday."

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