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Villa keeper Given expects big things from Grealish

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given is convinced of big things from young winger Jack Grealish.

But he warns Villa and the Republic of Ireland not to demand too much too soon from the teenage rookie.

"Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane have been going to the games, but they haven't found too many new players," Given told the Birmingham Mail.

"They have a real talent in Jack Grealish. He was in our last couple of squads for the end of the season at Villa and he never looked out of place.

"But he is still very young and you wouldn't want to be pinning your hopes for the European Championships on a teenager. He has a big future and hopefully he will get more games at Villa next season.

"He is one for the future, but September is too soon for him."

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