Westwood backs 'superb' Agbonlahor to shine
Ashley Westwood has tipped Aston Villa team-mate Gabriel Agbonlahor to continue to impress in 2014-15.
Forward Agbonlahor was on the scoresheet for Villa in their 2-1 win over Hull City prior to the international break as Paul Lambert's men made it three games unbeaten to start the Premier League season.
That victory, which came on the back of a 1-0 victory at Stoke City and a 0-0 draw with Newcastle United, put Villa third in the Premier League.
And, ahead of Villa's trip to Liverpool on Saturday, midfielder Westwood believes Agbonlahor, who has three England caps to his name, will be one of the side's key players this term.
"During the international break it's been the same for the likes of Gabby and I. While the lads have been away, we've been in working hard towards the game at Liverpool," Westwood told Villa's official website.
"Gabby scored in our last match against Hull and his overall performance was absolutely superb.
"He's got electric pace and is so strong. He's going to be a top player for us during this campaign."
Get FourFourTwo Newsletter
The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.
‘Managing Leeds? It was an option that appeared, but it wasn’t the right timing. I decided it wasn’t a good idea to leave the club I was at mid-season’: Premier League boss admits to turning down opportunity to replace Jesse Marsch in 2023
‘Ruben Amorim could have waited for Real Madrid and had a better chance to be successful – to have joined Manchester United, he must be convinced in his own ability’ Former Old Trafford coach’s verdict on new boss