We've never had a midfield that could keep possession & control the game & take the pace out of it, hence while we've looked impressive in qualifiers we've come unstuck as soon as we've played any decent side. mostly. These lads seem to be bucking that trend.
Hopefully. Those two & Harry Winks are musts for me, all comfortable in possession, something we've been woefully short of in the middle of the park for years.
I reckon Pep could take Jack Grealish up to the top level. Couldn't stand the bloke before but for me he's a must for the Euros on his performances this season.
Used to see him in there most Friday nights, we would generally say something critical about the Whites just to get him going π... He would never hear a bad word against the club. R. I. P. Ding Dong, a true legend & a proper Gent.