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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Andy Hunter

Tyrone Mings: ‘Never did I think this was it or there was no way back’

Aaron Ramsdale and Tyrone Mings (right) at England training
Aaron Ramsdale and Tyrone Mings (right) at England training in preparation for Euro 2024 qualifiers. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/The FA/Getty Images

There may have been trepidation at St George’s Park on Tuesday night when Jack Grealish and the rest of England’s Manchester City contingent rolled into town, perhaps literally, but Tyrone Mings considered their arrival further cause for celebration. In his view, the more serial winners at Gareth Southgate’s disposal the better England’s chances will be of finally lifting trophies of their own.

The Aston Villa defender knows from personal experience what Grealish’s teammates have been through since City completed the treble and the £100m midfielder started on the quadruples in Istanbul. “I’ve bumped into him on holiday,” Mings says.

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