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Callum Robinson is a forward currently playing in Aston Villa’s Under-21 team.

Youth career

Robinson progressed through the age groups at Villa before making a big impression while still a schoolboy in 2010-11, featuring and scoring in the fourth and fifth rounds of the FA Youth Cup, while also making his reserve debut. He netted 14 goals in all competitions in 2011-12, earning him promotion to the reserve side, where he scored winning goals against Chelsea and Wolves in the latter half of the campaign that helped them secure the league title. In 2012-13, he was a regular at Under-21 level and was a prominent figure in the NextGen Series as Villa won the European crown in Como.

The Northampton-born striker was rewarded for his eye-catching progress as a scholar with his senior debut at the start of the 2013-14 campaign, featuring in a September League Cup tie against Tottenham.

International

Callum has represented England at Under-16, Under-17 and Under-19 level.

Career statistics

Career honours

Robinson was victorious with the Under-19s in 2012-13 as they claimed the NextGen Series crown after a 2-0 final win over Chelsea. He was also involved in the reserve team's title-winning campaign in 2011-12.

Contract

Callum's current deal at Villa keeps him contracted to the club until the end of the 2015-16 campaign.