dont_do_it_doug. Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Was milner playing for England when we signed him? How about bent? No, still U21s and Bent was "in and around" the squad but was 28 when we signed him? Not sure if that counts as "mid 20's". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 The plot thickens Southgate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David-Copenhagen Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Platt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mammoth10 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 The plot thickens Southgate? Capped first whilst with us? Am guessing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supervillan78 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 You see my point, though? We usually only get them when they are well past their best. The rest usually being from relegated or lower league clubs. But you're actually right, I really can't think of the last England international we signed in his mid-20's Hmmmmmm Downing was 24 and a current international. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam3773 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Dublin? He was capped once or twice before joining us I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mammoth10 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Dublin? He was capped once or twice before joining us I think. Near 30 when signed though, I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam3773 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Dublin? He was capped once or twice before joining us I think. Near 30 when signed though, I think? Youthful complexion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 You see my point, though? We usually only get them when they are well past their best. The rest usually being from relegated or lower league clubs. But you're actually right, I really can't think of the last England international we signed in his mid-20's Hmmmmmm Downing was 24 and a current international. Think we have a winner ladies and gents 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomh621 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Something about his head makes me aggressive. Also his nose is too big and his mouth is too small. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted September 3, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted September 3, 2014 Yeah, Downing. But my point stands. It's a rare event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avfcwills10 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Genuinely excited to see what him and Delph can do together in CM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villan_007 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 That's why we've produced more England internationals than anyone else. We produce the goods we don't purchase the goods. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skarroki Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I've never seen anyone look less pleased to be holding and wearing the Villa shirt. That smile not convincing. Need a natural Smiler back at the club like Carew. Next signing must have a nice smile. Footballing ability is second in importance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponky Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Steve Sidwell had played for England when we signed him from Chelsea hadn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted September 4, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 4, 2014 That's why we've produced more England internationals than anyone else. We produce the goods we don't purchase the goods. Like Bangladesh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted September 4, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 4, 2014 I've never seen anyone look less pleased to be holding and wearing the Villa shirt. That smile not convincing. Need a natural Smiler back at the club like Carew. Next signing must have a nice smile. Footballing ability is second in importance What like this chap? Lets not read to much into facial expressions aye they can be misleading 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 You see my point, though? We usually only get them when they are well past their best. The rest usually being from relegated or lower league clubs. But you're actually right, I really can't think of the last England international we signed in his mid-20's Hmmmmmm Downing was 24 and a current international. Think we have a winner ladies and gents Lower or relegated clubs. Hadn't boro's just got relegated when we took him from them? Sidwell is probably the most resent example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biskitt Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 You see my point, though? We usually only get them when they are well past their best. The rest usually being from relegated or lower league clubs. But you're actually right, I really can't think of the last England international we signed in his mid-20's HmmmmmmDowning was 24 and a current international. Think we have a winner ladies and gents Lower or relegated clubs. Hadn't boro's just got relegated when we took him from them? Sidwell is probably the most resent example. Except Sidwell has never played for England. Downing is the only real one I can think of that's recent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Huh, I never even thought about if he'd ever been in the England squad. Always took for granted that he had early on. Anyway, yes Downing in a way, but as he asked for a player being bought from one of the top clubs or clubs on the same level, Downing doesn't really fit either, does he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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