Aston Villa have returned to the Premier League after a nail-biting play-off final victory over Derby County. Their 2-1 victory comes twelves months after 2018's play-off heartache.
Goals from Anwar El Ghazi and John McGinn proved crucial as Dean Smith's outfit overcome a dogged Derby side. Speaking post-match, Jack Grealish struggled to articulate the emotion: "I can't... I'm speechless. Honestly, I really am. It was such a hard game against a great team, we knew it would go down to the wire."
Emotions running high for #AVFC fan Jack Grealish as he leads his club back to the Premier League
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The interview then took a turn into the bizarre, as Grealish was told to face the crowd and wave up towards Prince William, Duke of Cambridge.
THIS COUNTRY pic.twitter.com/XfzdxNNpvh
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Grealish did admit, "I don't even know where he is" as he waved.
Jack Grealish having to pretend he gives a shit about Prince William is great television
— Matt (@Matt_Walker96) May 27, 2019
William is a keen Aston Villa supporter and was pictured embracing John Carew after the final whistle.
Name a better #AVFC duo...
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The result means Irish internationals Glenn Whelan and Conor Hourihane are both back in the Premier League.
