Jack Grealish’s cameo in Munich reminds England of their better selves | Barney Ronay

The Manchester City forward came off the bench to produce his best 20 minutes for his country and Gareth Southgate

For all the minor chords around this current run of close-season internationals, the sense of something frazzled and desiccated at the end of a gruelling year, there was a light, fun quality to this 1-1 draw in Munich.

This was a breezy game that meant nothing, that ended all square, but which still threw up its own subplots in the shape of Harry and Jack, two England players who are currently auditioning for their own parts in England’s plan of attack.