Agbonlahor has committed himself to Villa until at least the summer of 2015 and has hinted he will be happy to remain with the midlands club for the remainder of his career.

The 24-year-old is a product of Villa's academy and made his first-team debut under David O'Leary four years ago.

Since then he has been a consistent marksman and also forced his way into England contention at various stages. Agbonlahor, who could return to the Villa starting line-up after injury to face Manchester United this lunchtime, said: "It's nice to pledge my long-term future to the club.

"I am happy to commit to the club. Hopefully I can progress and keep improving on what I've done so far. I am happy to keep playing for the club.

"I'm delighted to carry on and sign this new contract. I am happy and I just want to keep on playing for Villa.

"It's my childhood club. It's the club I support and love and I just want to keep playing and improving year on year."

Agbonlahor added: "If you look at other clubs - the likes of Steven Gerrard with Liverpool, you can't see him playing anywhere else.

"It's the same with me. I can't really see myself playing at any other club.

"It's the club I love and I'm happy. I am happy they have offered me this contract that keeps me here for a long time into the future."

Agbonlahor believes his example demonstrates to young players it is possible to be happy and successful by staying with one club.

He said: "It's a good example for them. If they can work hard - especially the young ones coming through - they can get this time at one club.

"It's important nowadays to not move from club to club. If you're happy at a club, stay there. That's what I'm looking to do."

Villa manager Gerard Houllier has challenged Agbonlahor to become an England regular.

He said: "I'm pleased he's signed this contract. I just want to make sure that he keeps growing.

"I know his record. He's a local boy, it's good to keep the roots sometimes and the target is to make him a regular player for the national team."

Agbonlahor made his comeback after groin surgery as a substitute against Blackpool in midweek and Houllier confirmed he is in contention to start against the Red Devils.