Martin O’Neill Backs Aston Villa Wingers For World Cup Spots Visit Bet365 Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 15 Mar 2010 Tweet James Milner should make the England squad, but will his club-mates? (credit: wikipedia) Related Articles See all World Cup 2010 news Share it Pin It Villa boss thinks Ashley Young and Stewart Downing can replace David Beckham With David Beckham out of this summer’s World Cup, there is now an extra spot available for a winger, in Fabio Capello’s final 23 for South Africa. There are a wholes host of players in the running, including Shaun Wright-Phillips, Theo Walcott and Adam Johnson, although Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill believes the best option for Capello is to include Villa duo Stewart Downing and Ashley Young. James Milner is one Villa player who seems a certainty for the final 23, and his manager at club level said: "I don't know what the England manager had in mind, whether he was going to take David Beckham or not to the World Cup. "The news coming out of the England camp suggests that he was - and therefore it is a blow. He has been a very good player for quite some considerable time. "On the other hand, as you say, if there is an opportunity there, we have one or two players who actually play and can excel in that position. "I've heard that James Milner is in a great position to go, one of the reasons being he can play well in a number of positions. "When you've got a couple of all-purpose players in your squad, that would suit any manager. "As for the position wide right, there must be three or four candidates that have got a strong chance. My own view is that Ashley can play there very well indeed. "Stewart Downing can play there very well indeed. I don't know what the thoughts are (of Capello) but there is still time." To Make England World Cup Squad (Bet365.com) James Milner – 1/8Stewart Downing – 6/4Ashley Young – 10/3 Read our Bet365 review Get your £200 free bet at bet365 now Like Like Post to wall 202 Reads All Football News Recent Football Articles Lebanon v Kuwait live stream preview and tips (kick-off 15:00 GMT)09 Oct 2011Kuwait will look to continue their good start to World Cup qualifying when they visit Lebanon on Tu Andres Iniesta, Lionel Messi and Xavi on the three-man shortlist for Ballon d’Or06 Dec 2010The Barcelona trio receive the most votes, with Wesley Sneijder missing out 2018 World Cup bid latest - England favourites to beat Russia and Portugal / Spain02 Dec 2010The Magic Sign believe that the clout of Prince William, David Beckham and David Cameron will mean World Cup hero Andres Iniesta hails psychic octopus Paul12 Jul 2010Oberhausen-based sensation "will be very popular in Spain" says match-winner World Cup Psychic Octopus Paul Prediction Proves Correct11 Jul 2010World Cup betting sensation Paul the Psychic Octopus correctly predicted Spain would win the World Psychic Octopus Paul inspires £50m World Cup Final Gamble11 Jul 2010Bookies also betting on which celebrity will be seen in the Soccer City crowd first More Stories Recent Articles Women's Olympic Handball Qualifiying Tournament - Watch live streaming matches on bet36526 May 2012Day 2 of the Women's Olympic Handball Qualifying Tournament continues in Lyon, Guadalajara and Aalb 20:55 Alexander Consulting Fillies' Handicap (Str)26 May 201220:55 Alexander Consulting Fillies' Handicap (Str) 20:40 Thakeham Homes Presents Franklins Gardens Handicap (AWT)26 May 201220:40 Thakeham Homes Presents Franklins Gardens Handicap (AWT) 20:25 KKA-Highpoint Handicap26 May 201220:25 KKA-Highpoint Handicap 20:10 Jill And Clive's Silver Anniversary Maiden Stakes (AWT)26 May 201220:10 Jill And Clive's Silver Anniversary Maiden Stakes (AWT) 19:50 Bathwick Tyres Maiden Stakes26 May 201219:50 Bathwick Tyres Maiden Stakes More Stories Tags Ashley Young, Fabio Capello, James Milner, Martin O'neill, Stewart Downing