Bright Future

Last updated : 12 March 2009 By Tom Vickers
Villa starlets Ciaran Clark and Marc Albrighton have been named in the England under-20's squad for the game against Italy on March 31.

The academy stars will line up alongside the top youngsters in the country for the match at Loftus Road as they continue their progression at international level.

Albrighton will have impressed England coach Noel Blake when he made his full Villa debut in Moscow.

The right winger looked a special player as he constantly threatened CSKA with some tricky wing play. On the night he was arguably the Villa Man of the Match.

Defender Clark has shown good leadership qualities in his rise to prominence and don't be surprised to see him skipper England against the Azzuri.

And should he impress, it may not be long before he makes a first team appearance for the Claret and Blue.