Source: SKY_Sports
Davies - Friedel is quality
Curtis Davies is confident Aston Villa team-mate Brad Friedel is capable of playing for another five years.[LNB] The American keeper moved to Villa Park last summer from Blackburn Rovers and has been a key figure in the club's push for UEFA Champions League football.[LNB]Friedel's ability between the posts has been praised by centre-half Davies, who feels the keeper's experience has been a big plus this season.[LNB]And, though Friedel will turn 38 in the final weeks of the campaign, Davies has backed him to play on until his 40s.[LNB]Enthusiastic"I've played with some good young keepers like Tomasz Kuszczak, Scott Carson and Chris Kirkland, but Brad has been around the block a few times," said Davies.[LNB]"I think he is quality. He has brought a bit of experience to us as a back-line as well and his shot-stopping is good.[LNB]"He looks after himself so well for a 37-year-old and I am sure, if he wants to, he will be playing for another five years at least. He is that good.[LNB]"I believe he has got a contract until he is 40 and, as long as he keeps himself the way he is, I am sure he will want to play on because he is still enthusiastic to play.[LNB]"He has broken the record this season for the most successive Premier League appearances and he is just a top quality keeper.[LNB]"He is very vocal on the pitch, lets you know exactly what is going on and is a good all-rounder."[LNB]
