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Three Aston Villa Players Named To 40-Man Provisional Squad For England U-21s

Marc Albrighton, Nathan Delfouneso and Kyle Walker have been named in the provisional squad for the England U21s, who head off to the European Championships in Denmark in June.

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Gérard Houllier Mentioned In Connection With France Racial Quota

The French Football Federation has been accused of creating racial quotas limiting the number of blacks and North Africans that could be part of the club system. But did Aston Villa manager Gérard Houllier have anything to do with it?

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Joey Barton Insults England, Mocks Gareth Barry As Villa Fans Nod In Agreement

Joey Barton, the best English midfielder, has called the England squad outdated and stuck in the past. His deepest criticisms are reserved for Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry.

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International Breaks, Friendlies And Paranoia: Club Before Country (Sometimes)

It's one thing to release players from club duty to play in Euro qualification or African Cup of Nations. But to force them to play friendlies as the season is winding down is utterly absurd.

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Leeds United (And Aston Villa) Defender Eric Lichaj Called Up To USMNT

Leeds United (And Aston Villa) Defender Eric Lichaj Called Up To USMNT

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England Squad For Matches Against Wales, Ghana Announced -- Four Aston Villa Players Included

Very few surprises included in England squad announcement, although Matthew Jarvis is given his first call up. There are four Villa players included in the list for the Wales qualifier and the friendly against Ghana.

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Darren Bent And Ashley Young Are Heroes Of England As Three Lions Beat Denmark 2-1

Ashley Young was an absolute terror on the pitch today, scoring the winning goal against Denmark and giving Aston Villa fans every reason to be proud. Darren Bent also scored for England, making AVFC the English club of the moment.

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International Friendlies Open Thread: Aston Villa In England, Scotland, and...Bulgaria

Four AVFC players suit up for the Three Lions today. If you're watching Darren Bent, Kyle Walker, Ashley Young and Stewart Downing, come talk about it.

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Ciaran Clark And Richard Dunne To Face Off Against James Collins As Ireland Plays Wales

James Collins has been named Wales captain for Tuesday's Nations Cup opener against Ireland. His squad will face Richard Dunne, Ciaran Clark and the rest of Ireland in Dublin.

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Barry Bannan In Scotland Squad, Gabriel Agbonlahor Pulls Out Of England

Barry Bannan gets called up for Carling Cup of Nations, despite being on the bad side of Gerard Houllier at Aston Villa. Gabriel Agbonlahor is one of a host of England players to pull out of the friendly against Denmark.

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