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Aston Villa winger Ashley Young: Martin O’Neill can count on my versatility
Englishman willing to play in different positions...
20 Jul 2010 23:45:00
By Daniel Sheppard
Aston Villa winger Ashley Young has made it clear that he is willing to occupy any position demanded by manager Martin O’Neill if it ensures a starting position for the England international.
Young, who turned 25 this month, has played on both wings and as a lone forward under the guidance of the Villa boos, and the player believes his versatility should not to be dismissed in favour of stability on the left-wing.
“Nowadays there are a lot of players who can play in different positions and that's good for the team, the squad and the manager,” Young told Aston Villa’s official club website.
“I am a versatile player. When I first signed for the club, I played up-front.
“I have also played off the front man, I've played right, I've played left and I've even played in central midfield, too.
“There are a lot of positions I have played in. Wherever the manager wants me to play I am happy to play there.
“As long as I am in the starting XI, that's all that counts."
Young missed just one game of Aston Villa’s 2009-10 Premier League campaign, scoring five goals and assisting a further 10.
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Young, who turned 25 this month, has played on both wings and as a lone forward under the guidance of the Villa boos, and the player believes his versatility should not to be dismissed in favour of stability on the left-wing.
“Nowadays there are a lot of players who can play in different positions and that's good for the team, the squad and the manager,” Young told Aston Villa’s official club website.
“I am a versatile player. When I first signed for the club, I played up-front.
“I have also played off the front man, I've played right, I've played left and I've even played in central midfield, too.
“There are a lot of positions I have played in. Wherever the manager wants me to play I am happy to play there.
“As long as I am in the starting XI, that's all that counts."
Young missed just one game of Aston Villa’s 2009-10 Premier League campaign, scoring five goals and assisting a further 10.
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