Carew targets Champions League

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Villa finished sixth last season and Carew wants to at least match that, but the ultimate goal at Villa is to gatecrash the big four and the riches that would be on offer in the Champions League.

The former Lyon marksman said: "We were sixth last season and the goal is to be better this time. We were close to Liverpool for a lot of time last season and now we have a stronger squad. There is no reason to believe that we can't reach the top four."

He added: "It is my belief and I hope that everyone else believes it as well. We have a chance to do it."

Carew certainly sees himself playing a long-term role at Villa Park having signed a one-year contract extension this week that ties him to the club until the summer of 2011.

It is a big step for the nomadic Carew, who in the last eight years has played in six different countries.

He joined Villa in January last year from Lyon in a swap deal that saw Milan Baros move to France.

Far from getting itchy feet, Carew has settled well at Villa, and added: "I am very happy here.

"This is a challenge for me and I do like a challenge. There is a great environment at the club and I like the way that we all pull together.

"We are one unit and that is very important for me. There is a great group of players here. It is an ambitious young squad that can only get better and better. I am only 28, but I have been in the game a long time so I hope I can help the younger players."