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    Grealish reveals Rooney, Gascoigne inspiration behind selecting no.18 shirt at Everton
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    Grealish Reveals Rooney, Gascoigne Inspiration Behind Selecting No.18 Shirt At Everton

    By IANS News August 13, 2025 • 12:40 PM View: 407
    Club World Cup: Everton announced the season-long loan signing of Jack Grealish from Manchester City on Tuesday. The footballing superstar revealed the inspiration behind selecting the number 18 shirt came from English greats Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne.

    Grealish joined the Toffees as David Moyes’ sixth summer signing, the England international arriving on Merseyside having won three Premier League titles, two FA Cups, the Champions League and Club World Cup. He joined a host of well-known Toffees to have donned the jersey, including Rooney, Gascoigne, Phil Neville, Gareth Barry and Ashley Young.

    "There is a reason for [choosing number 18]. There were other numbers but my two favourite English players ever are Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne and I know they both wore number 18 here. So, as soon as I knew this deal was close, I had a look and number 18 was free, so that was perfect for me and it was the only number I was going to take from that point. I spoke to Wayne [Rooney] before I came here and I mentioned that to him – about the number 18 – so I hope he's happy as well,” said Grealish to Evertontv.

    TAGS Jack Grealish Manchester City Wayne Rooney Paul Gascoigne David Moyes Premier League FA Cups Champions League Club World Cup Phil Neville Gareth Barry Ashley Young UEFA Super Cup Man City Charly Alcaraz Thierno Barry
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