Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Martin Belam

England’s Jack Grealish keeps promise to fan with goal celebration against Iran

Jack Grealish celebrates after scoring during the Group B match between England and Iran at the World Cup.
Jack Grealish celebrates after scoring in the Group B match between England and Iran at the World Cup. Photograph: Xinhua/Shutterstock

Jack Grealish kept a promise to a young fan with cerebral palsy as he celebrated his first World Cup goal for England against Iran in Qatar. Grealish had met Finlay, a Manchester City supporter, this year after he had written to the City player inspired by Grealish speaking about his younger sister, Hollie, who also has cerebral palsy.

Grealish had promised the 11-year-old that he would do the special celebration dance next time he scored, and kept his word. The midfielder came on as a substitute and scored England’s sixth goal as they swept past Iran 6-2 in their opening fixture on Monday.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.