Manchester United winger Ashley Young hopes his recent form has been good enough to earn him an England recall . Young was tipped to leave Old Trafford last summer but much to many observers ' surprise , he has been one of United 's best players this season . England manager Roy Hodgson , who names his squad for the upcoming games against Lithuania and Italy on Thursday , was in the crowd at Old Trafford on Sunday to watch the midfielder star in United 's 3-0 victory over Tottenham . Ashley Young has played well under Louis van Gaal at Manchester United and wants an England recall . The 30-cap winger has not played for England since September 2013 but his form could lead to a return . Young has not played for his country since September 2013 , but he remains hopeful of earning his 31st cap in the near future . 'Fingers crossed I can get myself back into the England team , ' the United winger said . ' I 've always said that I want to represent my country . It 's always an honour to play for England and hopefully I 've done enough to get myself back in the squad . ' Young 's form has sparked rumours he will be offered a new contract . Young takes on Tottenham Hotspur 's Nacer Chadli on the wing during United 's 3-0 win at Old Trafford . His current deal expires at the end of next season , but he is not concerning himself with the matter at the moment . 'That 's down to the chairman and manager to speak about , ' he said . ' I 'm just concentrating on my football . ' I 'm not thinking about the length of my contract . I just want to do well in every game that I 'm picked to play . ' When asked whether he would consider leaving the club , the 29-year-old said : 'Of course not . I 'm a United player and I 've got a year left on my contract . ' Young also said he is concentrating on his football rather than the prospect of a new United contract .
YoungAshley Young has been a first-team regular under manager Louis van Gaal . The 30-cap man has been a key player in Manchester United 's team . Now Ashley Young hopes his good form will attract Roy Hodgson 's attention . Ashley Young hopes to win more caps , the last of which was in September 2013 .