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Footage: 19-year-old Aston Villa wonderkid Gerrard loves performs heroics for England U20

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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 08: Kaine Kesler of Aston Villa in action during the FA Cup Third Round between Aston Villa and Liverpool at Villa Park on January 08, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images)
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As things stand, it’s a very exciting time to support Aston Villa. Steven Gerrard is impressing at the helm, and there are some excellent players in the squad.

However, the Villans also boast some of the best young talent in the country, such as Jacob Ramsey and Carney Chukwuemeka.

In addition to those two, Gerrard has another huge prospect on his hands in Kaine Kesler, who shone for the England Under-20 side on Friday.

What’s the story?

Well, the 19-year-old lined up at right-back as England’s Under-20 side suffered a 2-0 defeat to Poland’s Under-20 prospects.

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 24: Kaine Kesler-Hayden of Aston Villa celebrates at the full time whistle during the FA Youth Cup Final between Aston Villa U18 and Liverpool U18 at Villa Park on May 24, 2021 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
Photo by Naomi Baker – The FA/The FA via Getty Images

However, Kesler still managed to impress despite the loss.

Specifically, one moment – which the teenager posted a 16-second video of on Twitter – showcased what he’s all about.

As you can see, Kesler is a right-back with serious attacking intent, who may soon be making Matty Cash fear for his position.

The Birmingham-born defender has been impressing while on loan at MK Dons this season, following an eye-catching stint at Swindon too.

Kaine Kesler has a chance at Aston Villa

Fortunately for Kesler, he has a good chance of making it at Villa Park while Gerrard is in charge, as the 41-year-old is a huge admirer of his talents.

According to the Birmingham Mail, the youngster has really caught the eye of the former Rangers boss.

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Kaine Kesler-Hayden of Swindon Town in action during the Sky Bet League Two match between Northampton Town and Swindon Town at Sixfields on September 18, 2021 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images)
Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images

It is even said that Gerrard can’t wait to work with Kesler when he eventually returns to Villa Park this summer.

For Aston Villa to have Cash and Kesler as options at right-back is very encouraging, and it should be an interesting battle between them over the years.