Gabriel Agbonlahor

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Record-breaking young forward who was rewarded for establishing himself in the Villa first-team with a new four-year contract in April 2007. Agbonlahor, who has been with Villa since he was 14, scored 40 times for the youth team in 2003/04, breaking the previous mark held by former team-mate Darius Vassell. The Academy product scored on his full debut against Everton at Goodison Park in March 2006 and is a key member of Martin O'Neill's squad.

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Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill was absolutely delighted with his team's display in their superb 2-0 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. An own goal and a Gabriel Agbonlahor strike gave Villa a well-deserved win and enhanced their credentials as possible challengers for a top-four finish. O'Neill said: "I thought we were exhilarating. We were fearless. "We have ability in the... [more»]

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has decided not to lodge an official complaint over alleged remarks Joey Barton made to him during Monday's 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United. It had been reported that Barton made a racist comment to the Villa winger following a first-half altercation between the pair. However, it is believed Agbonlahor has told Villa manager Martin O'Neill that he does not... [more»]

England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce believes Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor will be the next rising star to make the step up to the full national side. Agbonlahor, 22, has been included in two of Fabio Capello's England squads in recent months but has yet to win his first international cap. But after starring for the under-21s in last week's UEFA Under-21 Championship play-off 3-2... [more»]

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill backed Gabriel Agbonlahor for a future in the England team, after the forward netted a hat-trick in the 4-2 victory over Manchester City. Agbonlahor has yet to make his full international debut for England, but O'Neill says that time is still on the side of the talented 21-year-old. He commented: "You could see the confidence go flooding into Gabby once he... [more»]

England Under-21 forward Gabriel Agbonlahor has signed an improved four-year contract to keep him at Aston Villa until the summer of 2012. The 21-year-old has scored 23 goals in 94 appearances for Villa to date and is on the verge of breaking into the England senior team following a string of impressive displays at club level. Meanwhile, striker John Carew has spoken of his delight at signing... [more»]