By Laurie Whitwell for MailOnline
Published: 00:28 GMT, 9 March 2019 | Updated: 00:28 GMT, 9 March 2019
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Jack Grealish has a future as Aston Villa's long-term captain, believes manager Dean Smith.
Smith handed Grealish the armband for the first time on his return from a three-month injury lay-off against Derby County last weekend and the 23-year-old responded with a man-of-the-match display.
Grealish scored a wonderful volley from a Glenn Whelan corner and was instrumental in creating chances during the 4-0 win.
Jack Grealish captained Aston Villa in last weekend's 4-0 win over Derby in the Championship
The attacking midfielder, a lifelong Villa fan, was thrilled when informed the day before the match that he was receiving the honour and it was an emotional occasion for his family, with his grandfather Joe Burke visible moved in the stands.
With James Chester and Alan Hutton still out injured Grealish is set to lead his team once more on Sunday, this time in the febrile atmosphere of St Andrew's against rivals
