text: Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood kept faith with Jack Grealish, the 19-year-old academy graduate, after handing him his first Premier League start against Queens Park Rangers a fortnight ago. The young midfielder did not disappoint, playing a part in Christian Benteke’s equaliser and then setting up Fabian Delph’s winner. ‘The bigger the stage the better he plays, the more he relishes it,’ said Sherwood who saw Grealish outshine Liverpool’s experienced internationals Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson in midfield. ‘That’s the sign of a good talent.’ Jack Grealish runs at Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel in a game where he adapted well to the big stage . The youngster had a hand in Christian Benteke's goal as Aston villa stunning Liverpool at Wembley . Grealish could not wait to share his excitement with Villa fans, tweeting it was the ‘Best feeling of my life!!’ and posting pictures from inside the victorious dressing room. Sherwood added: ‘Jack’s someone I looked at before I was at the club and when I’ve seen him in training, if you give him an instruction he sticks to the plan. He’s got a big future at the club.’ Grealish, who wears children’s shinpads and socks rolled down, won two free-kicks for his team through dribbling with the ball. ‘He’s very durable,’ said Sherwood. ‘You should see the size of his legs, he’s still a kid. He takes more kicks in training than he does on the pitch so he’s getting a lot of practice fending off kicks — he probably needs bigger pads!’ Grealish (right) a posted to Twitter of him celebrating with Fabian Delph (left) and Gabriel Agbonlahor . Grealish was noticeable for having his socks rolled down, and wears children's shin-pads .
target: Jack Grealish was excellent in FA Cup semi final victory .
  Tim Sherwood praises his young star, who outshone Liverpool midfield .
  Grealish was wearing children's shin-pads during the Wembley fixture .