Former Aston Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor appeared on BBC Five Live Sport's Friday Football Social.

With Darren Fletcher and Jermaine Jenas, Gabby discussed the Premier League's winter break on the radio show.

It's a new addition to the Premier League - and Jenas chipped in before passing the question to Gabby:

"I was envious of European leagues. Our schedule got ridiculous at Christmas time, and they were off with their families." said Jenas.

Time off? Gabby believes players will still be working no matter what.

"It's good for the players, if you ask them when they're off, they will still say they've done a run every morning. The players are still ticking over and will be strapped up with monitors and a GPS. They are still doing fitness work anyway." said Villa's former number 11.

"They aren't doing no cardio work at all - so they are fine in that respect. Still, the timing is off.. If I had my way I'd do it at Christmas."

Agbonlahor picked up on another aspect of the break - personal space.

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"Don't you think that the players need a break away from each other? They need a break - they see each other every day. Five to seven days off, keep your fitness up away from the players. Come back refreshed."

Still, Gabby's own 'resting' antics were picked up on by his former team-mate.

"He did it every week anyway! He spent more time in Miami than Birmingham," laughed Jenas.