Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has given his approval to Jack Grealish regarding his impending decision on international football.

The 19-year old attacking midfielder turned down the chance to link up with Republic of Ireland for upcoming fixtures with England and Scotland because he wants to focus on Villa's relegation battle.

Birmingham-born Grealish is eligible to represent both England and Ireland, as he has done with the latter's youth teams, but has not yet made a choice on he will play for at senior level.

Of Grealish's process, Sherwood said: "It's not a slant on Ireland, England or anyone.

"I don't think Jack didn't want to play for Ireland, I don't think he didn't want to play for England or Brazil for that matter.

"He will make his decision. He's good enough to play international football but he's putting that on hold.

"The case was he was always going to decide on his international future at the end of this season. He's got three very important games to take care of for Aston Villa. His concentration is fully on that.

"Jack hasn't made his mind up what country he wants to represent but the good news is they all want him. It's a decision only Jack has to make in a cool, calm situation at the end of this season."