- Jack Grealish celebrated his 30th birthday during the international break.
- Everton loanee was joined by former Villa manager Steve Bruce, ex-teammates Alan Hutton and Conor Hourihane, and Wayne Rooney.
- Bruce managed Grealish at Villa between 2016-2018, guiding him through 66 appearances and supporting him during a serious kidney injury.
- Grealish has started well at Everton with four assists in three league games.
- England manager Thomas Tuchel left Grealish out of the squad for recent World Cup qualifiers.
- The birthday party highlighted Grealish’s strong connections from his Villa days and his continued impact on the pitch.
Jack Grealish marked his 30th birthday in style, surrounded by footballing friends and familiar faces from his Aston Villa days. The Everton midfielder, who moved to Goodison Park on a season-long loan from Manchester City, celebrated the milestone amid the international break.
Among the surprise guests was Steve Bruce, Grealish’s former Villa manager, who guided the playmaker during two formative years from 2016 to 2018. Bruce joined fellow ex-Villa teammates, including Conor Hourihane and Alan Hutton, at the party, which also drew Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney. Hutton shared a photo on Instagram capturing himself with Grealish, Bruce, and Hourihane, sending warm birthday wishes to the Everton star.
During his time under Bruce at Villa, Grealish made 66 appearances, contributing six goals and 11 assists. The pair also reached the Championship play-off final in the 2017/18 season, though they lost to Fulham at Wembley. Grealish has often spoken about the manager’s support during a critical period when he suffered a kidney injury during a friendly, with Bruce visiting him in hospital and checking in via video calls.
Now at Everton, Grealish has made a strong start, registering four assists in three Premier League appearances. He will aim to continue that form as the Toffees face his boyhood club Villa this weekend. Despite being left out of England’s squad for the recent World Cup qualifiers, Grealish has plenty to celebrate off the pitch, enjoying a memorable birthday surrounded by football friends and mentors.
