Jack Grealish was named on the bench for England’s opening EURO 2020 match against Croatia [Sky Sports].

In what is his first major international tournament for the Three Lions, manager Gareth Southgate has chosen to leave Grealish out of the starting eleven; alternatively electing to select Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane to form his front three [Independent].

Enjoying an excellent 2020/21 season, the 25-year-old contributed to Aston Villa’s offensive threat heavily registering 19 goal contributions: seven goals and 12 assists [Transfermarkt].

Unsurprisingly, his sparkling form led Grealish to be nominated for the Premier League Player of the Season award [Aston Villa FC Official].

Personally, the Englishman can count himself extremely unlucky not to start the fixture. In light of these latest developments, it was no wonder that plenty of Villa diehards took to Twitter to voice their disdain at the news.

Villa fans react:

Replying to Aston Villa FC's Official Twitter page, here are how some fans summarized their feelings surrounding the release of the England team news:

"Grealish robbed, but who’s shocked?"

"First time in a long long time my club bias is blinding my international team feelings - I feel Jack should be starting - he offers so so much for any team, he’s proved his worth this season and in the warm up games…. #avfc"
"Jack not starting is criminal but if we win, I don’t mind to be honest, it’s about the win, COME ON ENGLAND"
"Grealish robbed"
Credit: @Reaganavfc
"Not impressed Jack Grealish isn’t starting"
"What a joke"
In other news, Gabriel Agbonlahor has urged Aston Villa to move for a 22-goal striker.