Fabio Capello has named a 26-man squad to take on Switzerland in the next Euro 2012 qualifier at Wembley on June 4th and Ashley Young, Stewart Downing and Darren Bent are all included. As is Kyle Walker, although he’s no longer technically a Villan, he more than deserves a mention here.

In fact, Walker’s also included in Stuart Pearce’s confirmed 23-man squad for the European Under-21 Championships in Denmark next month along with Marc Albrighton and Nathan Delfouneso, who definitely are still Aston Villa players.

After all the fuss, I suspect that the headlines will be dominated by Jack Wilshere’s decision not to take part in the Under-21s, but I’m pleased to see our two (or three) lads involved. It would be nice if fans could bear their involvement in mind next season when it comes to screaming about the names on the latest Villa teamsheet, but I won’t go holding my breath.

As ever, well done to the six players involved.