Source: Team_Talk
Villans ready for world stage - Petrov
Young and Agbonlahor have flitted in and out of Capello's plans since the Italian replaced Steve McClaren as England head coach 20 months ago.
However, Young is back in contention for England's friendly against Slovenia next weekend and the home World Cup qualifier against Croatia on September 9.
Young and Agbonlahor played a key role in Villa securing their first home Premier League win of the season against Fulham on Sunday, the latter scoring a stunning second goal in a 2-0 triumph.
Petrov said: "Both Gabby and Ashley deserve to be in there with England - but don't forget England have great players.
"They are battling; they want to be there. They are pushing for their places in the England squad to go to the World Cup - and they will be doing it all season.
"They deserve to be there. They have a manager (Capello) who will ultimately decide, but I think they are putting their names forward every single time the squad is announced."
Bulgarian star Petrov has no doubt Young and Agbonlahor are at the right stage of their careers to do their country proud.
"They would be ready for the World Cup if they are picked," he said.
"They perform very well every single week in one of the best leagues in the world - so why not?
"They are still young and, with the ability they have, they are such exciting players.
"They will make sure they work for it."
Agbonlahor showed signs of being back to his best against Fulham after being given an extended summer break by Villa boss Martin O'Neill following his involvement in the European Under-21s Championships in Sweden until the end of June.
Petrov said: "A lot of people forget Gabby has only been back three weeks. That was his second game since he came back, so he is battling for his fitness.
"Against Liverpool on Monday, he worked his socks hard and was great for the team and never gave up -and it was the same against Fulham. He is working hard to get fit and he will get better and better."
Petrov is understandably heartened by Villa's return to form.
"It is good to go into the international break on the back of a win," he confirmed.
"After the first game against Wigan - when we were poor - we were good against Liverpool and carried on against Fulham.
"We are going to have the international break and we hope everyone comes back without any injuries and we are then ready to go again and push on."
