Young, who is also in the squad for the friendly international with Germany in Berlin, has already made two substitute appearances for his country but Agbonlahor is still waiting to make the breakthrough despite his sparkling form for Martin O'Neill's side.

The Academy product was included in the first squad of the Capello era against Switzerland at Wembley but was forced to withdraw because of a hamstring injury.

Then Agbonlahor was named in the party for the end-of-season games with the United States and Trinidad & Tobago but did not taste any action.

He was due to fly out as a late call-up for last month's World Cup qualifier in Belarus but picked up a hamstring injury the night before when in action for the England Under-21s against Wales at Villa Park.

Now Agbonlahor is finally set to win his first cap against the Germans after another impressive display against Arsenal in which he scored the second goal in a 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium at the weekend.

Young said: "I think Gabby will adapt really well to the England set-up. He was in the squad in the summer and didn't look out of place at all during training.

"He has been doing really well and, now he has been called up, I believe he will do really well.

"I get asked if he can make the same impact as Theo Walcott who has done really well. They are different players but Gabby can make an impact. He is a massive player for Aston Villa.

"He has been vital since the time I came here nearly two years ago. He has got goals and other aspects of his game are good as well. He has done really well for the club.

"He can definitely do a job for England."