Playing for Villa, especially in front of the Holte End, is unbelievable. I love walking out and just looking at the Holte End.

I had my first trial at Villa at five.

It's such a crazy league, the Championship. People used to say that to me, and when you are in the Premier League, you don't really take notice. It's a good league; it's tough, and I like it. But the Premier League is where I want to be, with Villa.

I have always wanted to play for Aston Villa, so I am not going to sit there and think, 'I could have been there,' or whatever. The grass isn't always greener.

It is a lifelong dream to even play for Villa, but to get to a European final tops it all off.