Nathan Collins

Not many 21-year-olds use the expression 'old school' as Nathan Collins did yesterday but, then again, Collins has always been that bit ahead of his time.

'He drove through the middle with the ball, kept his run going on and got a header. I don't have a problem in leading a side. From his half, it's a good goal. 'After the game, I was outside the dressing room and saw him (Grealish). You've got to give credit sometimes. 'Taking responsibility is something that I've always had in myself to take on, so I don't have a problem doing that. Collins has that in his locker too. He is comfortable in defence, but could easily hold his own in midfield, if required. It would not surprise anyone if the armband was his before long. Of course, he's not where he wants to be and there are creases to iron out, as was evident in his last game for Wolves against Manchester City, but Collins is on the upgrade. In away, it was a shame that Kenny was the focus of the 22-minute pre-match conference as Collins is clearly a bright lad on top of being a highly talented one. At 21, Collins is comparable in style to 'Der Kaiser' in terms of awareness, anticipation, ability on the ball, and a willingness to turn defence into attack.

Despite making peace with the man on the wrong end of his studs (Jack Grealish), he will still be serving that suspension when the draw is made for the Euro ...

“Just after the game, I was outside the dressing-room talking to someone and I saw him. I don’t have a problem in leading a side. To have that in a team at this level is crucial and the longer it continues and the squad settles it will be really good,” added the Premier League player. I didn’t have time to dwell on it. I said it to Jack after the game. “Of course you have to win every game, there’s not a game where we go in thinking we can’t win, no matter who the opponent is.

Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins is already making his mark in the Premier League aged just 21 - but he has no intention of resting on his ...

I knew I wanted to go to England, I knew what I wanted to do. this is the last game isn't it, so we need to go out on a high." "I just enjoy the challenge of it. I met all the kids, met all the staff I'd known for years. I couldn't be any more thankful for them." "It had everything I needed.

Latest Wolves news from BirminghamLive includes Nathan Collins on his meeting with Jack Grealish following his red card against Manchester City.

[Collins](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/nathan-collins) sought out Grealish after the game at Molineux to apologise for his challenge, which saw his studs connect with the England man's midriff. I spoke to him and said: ‘Listen, in the tackle, I didn’t mean to go for you, I went for the ball and meant nothing by it’. [comments section](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/jack-grealish-nathan-collins-wolves-25114408#comments-wrapper) below... “It was a mistimed tackle," Collins told reporters. READ: [Wolves](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc) defender Collins was sent off for a rash challenge on [Grealish](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/jack-grealish) in the first half of the [3-0 defeat to City on September 17.](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/wolves-player-ratings-nathan-collins-25044514) The Republic of Ireland star now faces a three-game ban and will miss matches with West Ham, Chelsea and Nottingham Forest.

Nathan Collins has spoken about his challenge on Jack Grealish that resulted in him receiving a red card for Wolves against Manchester City.

“I was outside the dressing room talking to someone and I saw him [Grealish]. I’ve come into camp and all the lads were great. It was a rash challenge which was also going to run the risk of a red card once he raised his foot. Collins acknowledges that his challenge was not a good one, and the centre-back is positive he will bounce back one he has served his ban. It was a frustrating moment in the game, that really put Wolves further on the back foot. Collins was late and high on the 27-year-old, and referee Anthony Taylor didn’t hesitate to bring out the red card.

Jack Grealish was left stricken on the ground when Nathan Collins caught him high and late.

"I was outside the dressing room talking to someone and I saw him [Grealish]. Grealish was in clear distress when the incident occurred but was fortunate to avoid serious injury. The young defender was shown a straight red card by referee Anthony Taylor and will now serve a three match suspension for serious foul play.