Source: Team_Talk
Young relishing central role
Ashley Young believes Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier can maximise his potential as he reverts to his central role against Chelsea.[LNB] Young, who made his first competitive start for England in Tuesday's goalless Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro, has been moved by Houllier into the 'hole' role - behind revitalised striker Emile Heskey - and has been in sparkling form for the midlands club.[LNB]Now the former Watford player will look to help Villa avenge the 7-1 mauling at Stamford Bridge last season, although they did triumph 2-1 against the Blues at Villa Park.[LNB]Young said: "I think I've been more involved at Villa by playing in the hole role which I've been delighted with.[LNB]"I've started the season really well and hopefully I can keep my good form and confidence going and keep moving forward.[LNB]"To have the manager on your side and backing you, and filling you with confidence, is always helpful. From the time he has come in, he has been positive to me.[LNB]"He just wants me to do as well as I can and for a manager to tell you to go out there and play and enjoy yourself is really good to hear.[LNB]"You just want to go and repay him for that and hopefully I can do well on Saturday.[LNB]"It is always nice and go and play for a man who wants you to play."[LNB]Young admits the Villa players are still adjusting to the way Houllier wants to play.[LNB]He said: "The club as a whole is more settled now with the manager being there and his new regime coming into play.[LNB]"There have been changes but I don't think it has affected the players too much. We have concentrated on the job in hand, on the pitch.[LNB]"We have had a few indifferent results. But everybody is concentrating on doing their best for the club. The manager has come in and got a new regime.[LNB]"Everyone is adjusting to it. It has only been a few weeks. We are just concentrating on what we have to do to push up the league.[LNB]"With the manager coming in and changing it round, we have to apply ourselves the way he wants us to."[LNB]Houllier believes Young can be a top player in his new role as Villa look to bounce back from their defeat at Tottenham a fortnight ago.[LNB]He said: "I don't think the comments are there to put any pressure on me.[LNB]"I know what I have to do whenever I step over the white line. I always have to concentrate on doing the best I can, whether I am playing through the middle or out wide.[LNB]"I know what job I have to do. I am full of confidence and I know I can go out there each week and do it."
