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Grealish says Aston Villa taking team spirit to Wembley

Aston Villa star Jack Grealish says the fans will be the key to their chances of beating Manchester City.

Villa are heading to Wembley for the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

It is their biggest chance to win a cup competition for many years.

While they are not favourites, Grealish thinks the fans can inspire them to an unlikely success against City.

He told the EFL website: "We have a good team, a good squad, a good dressing room. The staff are brilliant here too; everyone plays a part, and it helps.

"From the manager down to the players and the staff, there's a team spirit, and it can only help on days like these.

"Our WhatsApp group, 'Ty's Mortgages', is still going strong! Everyone knows about Tyrone Mings' past (as a mortgage advisor) and he's spoken about it a fair bit.

"It's just a bit of banter between the lads, really. Little things like that help the team spirit."

Grealish went on to say: "We can use that experience (of the play-off final vs Derby).

"Plenty of us are still here in the squad, so we'll bring that win into the final.

"We're all really looking forward to it, and I mean everyone – it's a big day out for the club and the fans. Hopefully, we can put a smile on their faces.

"Everyone knows what the Villa fans are like and how good they are. At Wembley last year, they played a massive part, and I have no doubt they'll be loud and proud again at the weekend. It's up to us to give them something to shout about."

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