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England midfielder Jack Grealish has undergone surgery on a foot stress fracture, ending his 2025-26 season while on loan at Everton and ruling him out of contention for this summer’s World Cup. Grealish, 30, sustained the injury on January 18 during Everton’s 1-0 win over his former club Aston Villa. The midfielder had featured in 22 matches across all competitions for Everton this season, scoring twice and providing six assists. “Didn’t want the season to end like this, but that’s football. Surgery done, now all focus on getting back fit. I will come back fitter, stronger and better than before,” Grealish wrote on Instagram. His strong performances at Everton had sparked speculation about a potential recall to the England squad. However, the injury makes World Cup selection impossible. Grealish joined Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City in August 2025 after falling out of favour at City, where he had won three Premier League titles, the Champions League, and the FA Cup since his £100 million move from Aston Villa in 2021. He made just seven league starts for City last season and was excluded from the Club World Cup squad in the United States. “The support I’ve received at this incredible club has meant the world to me,” Grealish added. “The staff, teammates and fans have been amazing. I’ll be backing the lads all the way and doing everything I can to get back as soon as possible.” Everton fans and football observers expressed sympathy for the midfielder, who had been pivotal in the team’s campaign under caretaker manager Lee Carsley since October 2024.   With inputs from BBC

England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has signed with newly promoted Premier League side Leeds United after leaving Everton at the end of last season. The 28-year-old forward joined on a free transfer and agreed to a three-year deal, Leeds confirmed Friday. “I feel like a kid again, starting somewhere new, and I can’t wait to play and represent this football club,” Calvert-Lewin told Leeds’ media. AC Milan signs Young Boys defender Athekame as second Swiss recruit this month Calvert-Lewin netted 57 Premier League goals during his nine-year spell at Everton but managed only three in 26 appearances last season. He has been capped four times for England, last featuring in 2021. Leeds begin their Premier League campaign at home against Everton on Monday.

Carlo Ancelotti took one of the most challenging jobs of his trophy-filled career when the 60-year-old Italian was hired as manager of relegation-threatened English club Everton on a 4½-year deal on Saturday.