Source: SKY_Sports
Heskey expects Young focus
Emile Heskey insists Ashley Young's Aston Villa team-mates will not allow the winger to get carried away by speculation surrounding his future.
Former Watford ace Young has shot to prominence since moving from Vicarage Road in 2007 and has been linked with a big-money switch away from Villa.
Real Madrid, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea were all credited with and interest among high praise for the 24-year-old this summer.
But while Heskey recognises the strengths of Young, he is adamant that his club and England colleague will keep his feet on the ground.
He said: "Ashley has been linked with a few moves here, there and everywhere. But he's firmly here, and we want to keep him here.
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"He's a good lad, so I am sure he can keep his feet on the floor - but if not, there are a few lads at Villa who will do that for him.
"He's done brilliantly and he's gone from strength to strength. You can see the confidence with which he is playing his football and the confidence he has got in his own ability."
Heskey also feels Young is capable of having a more prominent role with England in the forthcoming months.
He said: "You've seen people force their way in and fall away. I hope he can force his way in and stick there.
"He's got that ability. He did well when he came on in the last World Cup qualifier with Andorra and he's got that confidence to go past any defender.
"Sometimes it takes an injury just to get your foot into the door - and then that's your chance to shine and make the most of the opportunity."
