Gabriel Agbonlahor vows to grab his chance with England

06 October 2009 23:03
Gabby Agbonlahor has admitted he is well aware of the importance of the upcoming international double-header after being called back into Fabio Capello's squad.[LNB]Aston Villa's striker scored in four successive Barclays Premier League games to earn his recall after a spell out in the cold.[LNB] Aiming to impress: Gabriel Agbonlahor stretches out during training with England[LNB]Agbonlahor, 22, was dropped after his campaign petered out last season but after a slow start he is back to the kind of form that got him noticed by the Italian in the first place.[LNB]He said: 'This call-up means a lot to me; just to get in front of someone like Darren Bent, who has scored seven goals. It means the England manager appreciates what I'm doing at the moment.[LNB]'I just have to try to keep it up and stay in the squad. I knew that if I got back to my best I was in with a chance of getting in there. He has given me a chance so hopefully I can reward him if I get a chance to play in either of the games.[LNB]'If the likes of Wayne Rooney or Jermain Defoe were to get injured he wants to know who can replace them. Hopefully I will get my chance in the next two games.'[LNB] Ukraine v England live! Sign up to watch the match with MailOnlineCahill and Hart handed England call in place of injured Robinson and LescottAston Villa youngster Isaiah Osbourne arrested over conspiracy to robVilla fans had no right to give Barry a hard time blasts City keeper Given ASTON VILLA FC

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