Source: Team_Talk
Guzan hails veteran Friedel
rad Guzan has heaped praise on Aston Villa number one Brad Friedel and believes his fellow American has proven that 'age is just a number'.[LNB] Friedel, who joined Villa from Blackburn in 2008, has made over 80 appearances for the club and is showing no signs of stopping.[LNB]The 39-year-old has already racked up the Premier League record for most consecutive appearances with 226.[LNB]And Guzan, who has established himself as the second-choice goalkeeper for the USA behind Everton's Tim Howard, admits he has to push Friedel every day in training.[LNB]He told Sky Sports News: "It's my job to push him day in and day out.[LNB]"To be fair, he's a fantastic professional and it shows that age is just a number.[LNB]"When he decides to call it quits in the end or push on, I think we'll be alright."[LNB]Guzan played an integral role in the club's Carling Cup run last season which culminated in a 2-1 defeat to Manchester United in the final.[LNB]The 26-year-old, who saved four penalties against Sunderland in the last 16 of the competition en route to the final, is hopeful that the club can return to Wembley.[LNB]Villa face Burnley in the fourth round of the competition on Wednesday night - a game in which Guzan is expected to play.[LNB]He added: "Any chance you get a chance to play, it's exciting, so hopefully we can get a good result.[LNB]"To get to play in a final is not only fantastic for the team, but also for the fans.[LNB]"It was good for everybody and hopefully we can get back to Wembley and come back with a different result."
