Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill may rest some of his regulars for tonight’s Carling Cup third round tie against Queens Park Rangers – and one player hoping to take advantage is midfielder Isaiah Osbourne.

The 21-year-old yesterday signed a new three-year deal, which commits him to the club until 2011.

“I am delighted Isaiah has signed. He has ability and great strength and his attitude has been fantastic this season,” said O’Neill.

“His contract was running out and we wanted to renew it. We think he has a future here and importantly, so does Isaiah.”

Striker John Carew believes QPR are destined to join them in the Barclays Premier League.

“QPR are one of the most high-profile teams in the Championship and they have masses of potential,” Carew said. “They are an up-and-coming club and I fully expect them to be a Premier League team soon.

“It is a massive game for us and we have to be thoroughly prepared for it.

“They may be in the division below us but there’s no doubt they will be up for it.

“You always get that in these cup games because they are after the ultimate scalp – a Premier League club.

“We are desperate to win some silverware here at Villa – it’s been too long for the supporters.

“The League Cup offers a big chance for us to do well.

“We would love to go all the way to the final and a date at Wembley.”