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Article: O'Neill urges Delph to stake World Cup place; BARCLAYS PREMIER LEAGUE.
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- The Birmingham Post (England)
- Article date:
- August 7, 2009
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Byline: MATKEN DRICK
Fabian Delph has been challenged by Martin O'Neill to use his move to Aston Villa to force his way into England's World Cup squad.
Delph became the most expensive third-tier player in English football history when Villa paid an initial pounds 6 million fee for the Leeds United teenager.
O'Neill has signed the 19-year-old central midfielder to go straight into Villa's first-team squad rather than as a player for the future.
The Villa manager believes that Delph can excel in the Premier League and should aim for a ...