Irving talks about Elliott: Going to Villa is a step back, only by becoming the core of the team can he enter the national team

Elliot joined Villa on loan this summer. So far this season, he has played 4 times on behalf of the team (3 times in the Premier League), starting only once, with a total of 97 minutes of game time. When talking about Elliott, Red Army veteran Owen said that he needs to establish himself at Villa before he can consider the national team.

Owen said: "On the surface, this seems to be a good loan. But obviously, going from Liverpool to Villa is a step back, but Villa is also a good team, and the main purpose of the player transfer should be to get more game time.

"But Elliott has not yet won a regular starting position at Villa. If he cannot guarantee playing time, then the chance of being called up to the England team will not be too high. "

Before the international break, Elliott only came on as a substitute in the Europa League match against Feyenoord. In the Premier League's 2-1 victory over Burnley, Elliott did not get a chance to play. Emery said that he still needs time to adapt to Villa's playing style. But that time was really unlucky for the player.

Because Tuch Er's team is already missing three No. 10 players: Bellingham, Foden and Grealish, and Palmer is also absent due to injury. But due to Elliott's poor performance at Villa, he missed the opportunity to make his debut in the England team.

Owen said: "I like him very much, he is a very good player, and I hope he chooses the right club. Elliott has made some contributions for Villa and we have to give him some time. After all, the season is only six or seven games old.

"If I were the England coach, I would not let him enter the national team for the time being. I think Elliott has to become Villa's core player to meet the criteria, but he is not at that level yet. Let's see how he develops next."