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Ashley Young

Ashley Young is an English professional footballer who currently plays for Aston Villa in the Premier League. He began his career at Watford where he was offered a professional deal by the club after initially being rejected. He made his debut in September 2003 as a substitute against Millwall and went on to make 5 more appearances from the bench that season, scoring 3 goals. In the following seasons at Watford he gradually settled himself into the first team as a striker and in January 2007 several clubs attempted to sign him, with Watford rejecting them all. A bid of £8 million from Aston Villa was eventually accepted and Young signed on 23 January. He made his debut 8 days later and scored against Newcastle. In the 2007/8 season Young finished with 17 assists, second only to Cesc Fabregas. He made his full international debut in 2007 as a substitute against Austria and also started against Holland in 2009.

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England scrape into Euro 2012 after Rooney sees red

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Wembley to blame for under-par England, says Fabio Capello

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Ashley Young can shine for England, says Wayne Rooney

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Manchester United striker expects his new team-mate to bring his club form to his country this week ... more

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Ashley Young joins Manchester United for £16m

23.06.11
Manchester United complete signing of winger from Aston Villa... more

Villains can become heroes for England

02.06.11
After being snubbed for the World Cup, club-mates Young and Bent are now set to spearhead Capello's attack for Euro 2012 qualifer against Switzerland... more

England can cope without Rooney, claims Ashley Young

31.05.11
Video: Aston Villa winger says Fabio Capello's men can cope without star striker and beat Switzerland to cement their place at the top of Group G... more

Fabio Capello confident over England future

31.03.11
Italian believes the players breaking through to his team could prove as important to England as the new generation were to Germany at last summer's World Cup... more

Ashley Young keen to take England chance

25.03.11
Aston Villa winger is hoping his previous experience of the Millennium Stadium stands him in good stead if picked for Euro 2012 qualifier... more

Capello delight as England turn in fine performance against Denmark

10.02.11
Fabio Capello has admitted he is becoming spoilt for choice in his role as England boss... more

On target Darren Bent faces fight to retain England place

10.02.11
Darren Bent admits he faces a battle to win a regular England spot despite his impressive performance against Denmark... more

Frank Lampard: Now we're ready for big Euro showdown

10.02.11
Frank Lampard is thrilled England have rediscovered winning ways before next month's crucial clash with Wales in Cardiff... more

Stuart Downing the difference as Aston Villa knock out Burnley

28.10.10
Downing scores extra-time stunner to seal Carling Cup quarter-final spot at Villa Park... more

Spurs haven't tapped up Ashley Young, says Harry Redknapp

25.10.10
Tottenham manager has laughed off any suggestion his club may have tapped up Aston Villa winger... more

Ashley Young won't sign new Aston Villa deal

22.10.10
England winger insists he is happy at Villa Park but does not want to be distracted... more

Ashley Young is back in Fabio's thinking thanks to words of wisdom from guru Taylor

11.10.10
The 25-year-old is in line to win his first start in a competitive England fixture after suffering several knocks to his career... more

Ashley Young close to new Aston Villa deal

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Young, who has just under two years left of his current contract, has started the season in sparkling form... more

Ashley Young to wait on new Aston Villa boss before deciding future

13.08.10
Spurs target has two years left on his current contract and held initial talks over a new deal yesterday... more

Manchester City expected to seal James Milner deal

12.08.10
Signing is finally expected to go through in the next 24 hours now the England midfielder has returned from international duty... more

Aston Villa pair can replace David Beckham, says Martin O'Neill

15.03.10
Ashley Young and Stewart Downing are capable of filling in the right-sided midfield role that is up for grabs in the England squad, according to Villa boss... more

Wembley showdown won't faze me, says Ashley Young

26.02.10
The winger vows to draw on the experience of Watford’s play-off victory to ensure he is not overawed by the occasion when Aston Villa face Manchester United in Sunday’s Carling Cup Final... more

Tottenham unlikely to find Aston Villa as forgiving

04.02.10
Tottenham were not punished for their defensive frailties against Leeds but Aston Villa are unlikely to be so forgiving... more

Aston Villa slap £25m price tag on Chelsea target Ashley Young

16.07.09
Blues told they are welcome to try to tempt the young winger to London, but only if they can pay top dollar... more

Nicolas Anelka is the exception as players’ vote snubs London

27.04.09
Football: Nicolas Anelka is the only London player to feature in the four divisional teams of the year, announced by the Professional Footballers’ Association... more

Woodgate eyes up Euro charge

16.03.09
Jonathan Woodgate is confident Tottenham can make a late push for a European place after Harry Redknapp's men finally learned how to win "ugly"... more

Spurs too good for dismal Villa

16.03.09
Jermaine Jenas and Darren Bent dealt another blow to Aston Villa's Champions League hopes as Tottenham chalked up their fourth away win of the season at Villa Park... more

The top 10 January transfers

06.01.09
A few super-signings in the January transfer window can make all the difference, regardless of whether you are a title contender or relegation battler. As this year's transfer window hots up, we take a look at the best January transfers... more

Martin O'Neill salutes 'brave' Bennett over penalty

31.12.08
Martin O'Neill praised referee Steve Bennett for changing his mind after awarding Hull a penalty in Aston Villa's 1-0 win... more

Young writes off chances of England recall

02.10.08
Football: Luke Young has written off his chances of an England recall, even though Fabio Capello is keeping a constant eye on the crop of home-grown talent at Aston Villa... more
  • Facts
  • He was in the same year at school as Lewis Hamilton.
  • Young is an Arsenal fan and his footballing hero is Ian Wright.
  • In 2009 he was named the PFA Young Player of the Year.


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