Source: Team_Talk
Carew backing Ashley for England
Young will get another chance to stake his claim for a place in Fabio Capello's party when he lines up against Sunderland at Villa Park in Wednesday night's Premier League clash.[LNB]Young starred for Villa in front of the watching Capello during last Saturday's 2-2 draw against Wolves.[LNB]And Carew feels Young has done enough to justify his place on the plane to South Africa, especially as David Beckham has been ruled out of the tournament through injury.[LNB]Carew said: "That is just how football is. There are injuries and other people get a chance but you always wish that everyone is fit.[LNB]"Beckham had been working hard to be a part of the England squad so you will always feel sorry for him.[LNB]"But then when he gets injured, new opportunities open for other people and we will be really pleased and proud for Ashley if he gets in there.[LNB]"I think he deserves it. Fabio saw that Ashley was absolutely wonderful against Wolves and he should be on the flight."[LNB]Villa boss Martin O'Neill feels Young has been a key player for the team all season and refutes suggestions his form has dipped.[LNB]He said: "I am going to dispute that because I don't think he has been out of form. I think he has been terrific all season.[LNB]That is my view and[LNB]I remain steadfast about that."[LNB]Carew more than most appreciates what Young brings to the team as the Norwegian thrives on the chances the former Watford man creates. His first goal against Wolves came from a Young cross.[LNB]Carew's double against Wolves took his tally for the season to 13 and he aims to end the campaign with a flourish as Villa bid to finish fourth and reach the final of the FA Cup.[LNB]"I hope I can continue to be an important part of the team until the season is over because we have a very important few weeks left," Carew, who struggled with injury at the start of the season, added.[LNB]"I am still trying to improve all of the time. We can always do better but we are doing quite well and have great potential in the whole team and I think all the players can improve despite different ages.[LNB]"I have been working very hard to get 100% fit and it has been paying off.[LNB]"I was struggling with injuries at the start and struggling to get fit.[LNB]"Finally I got rid of the pain and the small niggles and now I am 100% fit.[LNB]"I've been fit for a month now, things have been going great the last few weeks, and I am enjoying being back playing at 100% fitness and happy to be an important part of the team.[LNB]"We have a lot to play for as we are in the semi-finals of the FA Cup and we are still fighting for fourth place.[LNB]"We are doing great. Even though we only got a point against Wolves, we are still in there and I think we can still have a fantastic and memorable year."[LNB][LNB] England Top Goalscorer. Click here to bet.
