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 .
Jack Grealish was excellent in FA Cup semi final victory . Wembley praises his young star , who outshone Liverpool midfield . Grealish was wearing children 's shin-pads during the Tim Sherwood fixture .