Nine Academy players on international duty

Aston Villa will have an impressive nine Academy players on international duty with their respective nations this month.

The Young Lions have all earned international recognition following their exploits this season, with seven of those called up by England at various age groups.

It is a proud achievement for each of the youngsters involved and also Villa’s Academy and staff.

Here’s the lowdown on each of Villa’s teenagers and where they will be lining up over the March international period.

Tyreik Wright has been named in the Republic of Ireland’s Under-21 squad for the first time.

The forward, who is spending the second half of the season on loan at Walsall, could make his debut in a friendly against Wales at Colliers Park on Friday, March 26 at 1pm. 

Kaine Kesler and Jaden Philogene-Bidace will join up with England's Under-19s for a training camp at St. George's Park.

Midfielder Caolan McBride has been named in Northern Ireland’s Under-19 squad for their upcoming training camp in Belfast. 

Four of the club’s promising young starlets have been called up to England’s Under-18 squad for their upcoming friendly against Wales.

Filip Marschall, Carney Chukwuemeka, Aaron Ramsey and Louie Barry will hope to be involved in the action at Leckwith Stadium on Monday, March 29.

England's Under-17s will also assemble for a training camp at St. George's Park this month and Ben Chrisene will be part of the squad.

Good luck to all of Villa’s youngsters on international duty!