The Premier League is only a matter of weeks into the 2024/25 season but international football returns to centre stage in early September.
A host of Aston Villa players will be representing their national teams in Nations League, World Cup qualifiers and friendly action.
Below you can find out which Villans have been called up, who they’re playing and when…
*Please note, the international diary will be updated as squads are announced
England
Ollie Watkins and Ezri Konsa have been named in England’s squad for their UEFA Nations League double-header against the Republic of Ireland and Finland.
The Villa duo, who helped the Three Lions reach the Euro 2024 final earlier this summer, will be part of the squad for the fixtures in Dublin on Saturday, September 7 (ko 5pm) and Wembley on Tuesday, September 10 (ko 7.45pm).
Scotland
John McGinn has been included in Scotland’s squad for their Nations League fixtures against Poland and Portugal.
The Tartan Army will be competing in League A Group 1 of the competition and face Poland at Hampden Park on Thursday, September 5 (ko 7.45pm) before travelling to Lisbon on Sunday, September 8 (ko 7.45pm).
Argentina
Emi Martínez has been named in Argentina’s ranks for their World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia.
The Villa goalkeeper, who helped La Albiceleste to Copa América glory over the summer, who be looking to consolidate their place at the summit of CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying standings with the respective fixtures on Friday, September 6 (ko 1am) and Tuesday, September 10 (ko 9.30pm).
Netherlands
Ian Maatsen has been named in the Netherlands’ provisional squad for their Nations League fixtures against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany.
The Netherlands, who reached the semi-finals of Euro 2024, will be keen to get their League A Group 3 campaign off to a strong start with the respective double-header on Saturday, September 7 (ko 7.45pm) and Tuesday, September 10 (ko 7.45pm).
