Everton star Jack Grealish and former Arsenal ace Ray Parlour
Everton star Jack Grealish and former Arsenal ace Ray Parlour
The 31-year-old has not featured for his country since a 3-1 win over Finland in October 2024, in which he scored.
Grealish has been stuck on 39 caps and four goals since then, even when he was in brilliant form last season.
He has watched Toffees teammates like Jordan Pickford, Jarrad Branthwaite and James Garner be called up under Thomas Tuchel.
The former Chelsea boss has refused the temptation to give Grealish another opportunity once again for the UEFA Nations League matches with Croatia and Spain.
Ray Parlour has now issued a worrying verdict for the Manchester City loanee, when it comes to his chances to represent his nation in the future.
What did Ray Parlour say about Everton ace Jack Grealish's England future?
Parlour, who won the Premier League three times with Arsenal, has spoken about Grealish's chances of making the Three Lions squad in the future.
Asked whether it was a possibility by co-host Alan Brazil on talkSPORT's breakfast show before the squad was announced, his response was emphatic.
He said: “I think his age is against him now and I think there’s too many players in front of him.
“All Jack has got to worry about is playing well for his club.
“If there’s a really bad list of injuries or something happens [he could be called up again], but I think his time has probably gone now.”
That verdict is rather telling after the Blues ace was not named in the squad again, extending his omission even longer.
Why Grealish should not be concerned about England place right now
Grealish has a much bigger concern on his plate at the moment.
He was suspended by the L3 outfit ahead of the 3-1 Carabao Cup win over Newcastle for failing to attend a training session.
The veteran winger is still not back, and is set to miss his third straight match when the Blues take on Coventry on Friday evening, after already missing the league game with the Magpies.
The Hill Dickinson Stadium ace must focus on getting back to the required level, both physically and mentally with his club, before even attempting to turn his attention to the Three Lions.
Only when he is performing on the pitch again for David Moyes' side, can he even consider trying to change Tuchel's mind and work his way into his plans.
Right now, though, it appears like Parlour's claims are right, and there is simply no place for Grealish in the England side or even on the bench.
The former Bayern Munich manager will surely look at those disciplinary issues and decide that he does not want him anywhere near the positive environment that he has created.