Cash on ‘special’ Super Cup occasion

Matty Cash insists Aston Villa are keen to finish off the work of last season, by lifting the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.

The Villans take on Champions League winners Paris Saint-German at Stadion Salzburg, looking to lift the Super Cup for the second time in their history.

The Polish international discussed what he feels is a special affair for he and his teammates, and elaborated on how manager Unai Emery is approaching the game.

“It’s massive,” Cash admitted.

“The manager’s touched on it in recent days; the season is done, but you’ve still got the Super Cup which is finishing off the work you did last season.

“We’re against a fantastic team who are obviously in demand. I think in football at the minute, they’re the best team in the world by a mile.

“Hopefully, we can give them a good game. When we played them in the Champions League, we gave them a right good test.

“Villa Park was great that night, and hopefully we can take numbers to Austria and have a good go at it.

“It’s a special game for us. It’s another opportunity to go and win a trophy, so hopefully we can give it our all, and give it a good go.”

Having helped claim the club’s first piece of silverware for over 30 years in May, Cash discussed the mentality behind ensuring Villa can retain their seat at Europe’s top table.

The right-back gave insight into the mentality of the players as they prepare for a fourth successive season in UEFA competition, and is determined to ensure Villa are able to keep meeting the demands.

He added: “Since the manager’s come in, he’s implemented what it’s like to win and what you have to do to win.

“Last year, we spoke about winning the trophy, and in recent years we’ve been in the top four, top five, top six for three or four years in a row now.

“We set the bar high, competing in Europe and doing well in the league, and I think it’s what everyone wants to do.

“If you’re always up there, you’re successful as a team, as a club, so the levels we’re setting, the demands we’re doing as a group, you have to be there.

“The club, when you’re winning things and you’re always there, you want to stay there.”