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Capello's delight at Villa youngsters
Aston Villa, 12:04, December 16, 2008 ,
Fabio Capello says Aston Villa's young stars - James Milner, Gabby Agbonlahor and Ashley Young - represent England's future.
In a ringing endorsement of Villa's bright young things, the England boss insists the likes of Milner, Young and Agbonlahor are the sort of players he wants to build the national side around.
"I'm very happy with many of the players that are with Aston Villa. They are young players and are performing," Capello said in a press conference on Monday.
"When Agbonlahor was called into the squad in Trinidad in the summer, he didn't play so well but it was different last month against Germany. I watched him in training, decided to put him in the first 11 against Germany and he worked very well.
"He played at the same level he showed for his club, which is very important."
Capello also reserved high praise for former Newcastle midfielder Milner who is now beginning to fulfil his potential at Villa Park.
"The other young player I like is Milner. He's the future, my future," he added.
"He was very close to coming in last season when he was at Newcastle.
"I saw him score twice for the under-21 side against Ireland and I wanted to put him in the squad then before he was injured."