Albrighton grateful to MacDonald

Albrighton slides to check against Lithuania in Colchester extreme Aston Villa Marc Albrighton has paid tribute to the work done by Chief Executive Kevin MacDonald in his role as team manager reserve.

Albrighton, 20, scored his first goal for England under-21s on Tuesday 3-0 victory against Lithuania.

And emerging talent feels the transition team that made the first of the Villa has been understated by MacDonald.

Albrighton "I think it has really helped me in the past two seasons with reservations for Villa", told the BBC.

"That really gave me confidence in my game and now, since he was appointed Interim Manager, who gave me this chance in the first team would like to think I have had it."

Reservations over the past few years have been absolutely fantastic

Midfielder born Tamworth made his first team debut in a Uefa Cup tie against CSKA Moscow in February 2009, a game that saw then Manager Martin O'Neill controversial leave most of their senior players at home.

But took departure of O'Neill for Albrighton to become a regular Championship, and he knows that there are more young people ready to take the step.

Already this season the likes of Eric Lichaj defenders and midfielders Ciaran Clark, Jonathan Hogg and Barry Bannan and attacker Andreas Weimann had a taste of first team action.

"We had many young players, reservations over the past few years have been absolutely fantastic-we have a large group of players.

"We know that if you put any of these young guys in that they will make your job a that will store its own guess has proven that".

Albrighton's goal for England helped secure a place in the play-offs under-21 Championship, with the real prospect of meeting Scotland side of Bannan after they went through with a 2-1 victory over Austria.

"I heard he scored well – he's a terrific player would be brilliant. to play against him, but let's give whoever comes our way."

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