Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says it's too soon to consider contract talks with Ashley Young.

Young, who turns 38 in July, has just three months remaining on his current deal at Villa Park. The former Manchester United and Inter Milan star has been a shining light this season, totting up 21 appearances in all competitions.

Emery told BirminghamLive: “I am very happy with him. He played a lot of matches but, now, he has been on the bench in the last matches behind Matty Cash.

“Now, I think he's very important in the dressing room and in the squad. Of course, we have to decide from now until the end of the season about his future.

“Now, I am happy with him. We have to be clear in the decision about him. I think we can wait because it's in three months and we will know about his future. He has experience.

“He is playing well, he's a good player. His training is good. I am happy with him but the decision is not fixed yet with him."

Pushed on Young's age potentially being a factor when it comes down to Villa's big transfer decision, Emery added: “Yes but I played with players at 34 years old like Pepe Reina in Villarreal. Now I think the players are extending their career because they are focused on their body and mind and, also, if they don't have big injuries they can extend their career."