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Aston Villa boss Gerrard says Ramsey on track for England call

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard says Jacob Ramsey is on track for an England call.

The midfielder struck twice but Villa still lost a 3-1 lead to draw 3-3 at home with Leeds.

Gerrard said, "I know the level of the England players, I've been around it, and have enough experience to know it's only a matter of time but let's all be sensible and keep calm about it,' he said, as Villa missed out on a place in the Premier League's top 10.

"I want him to make his own headlines with his football. He is a top talent, I'm loving every moment of working with him. He is getting stronger with each game because we're giving him the platform to express himself. He is in a wonderful place.

"There are a lot of bones to pick out from the game, for me and the coaches to improve on going forward but I'm certainly taking it as a positive.

"Looking at Philippe's performance tonight, not just his goal and assists, if you don't love watching that you shouldn't be watching football. That was absolutely beautiful, some of the stuff he has done."

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