The Aston Villa striker had the worst run of his career under
the French manager last season.
Agbonlahor, 24, said: "Last season killed me a lot, I feel I
have to start again with England now.
"It was a season to forget. The set-up was frustrating."
The speedy Villa ace started only 19 games last term in a
chaotic campaign, which included a relegation battle with Houllier
and assistant Gary McAllister at the helm.
Agbonlahor, who has not featured for England in the last 18
months, added: "One game you would score.
"The next game you would be on the bench. I was not used to
it.
"Luckily the manager left and McAllister left as well."
Three Lions coach Fabio Capello is a declared admirer of
Agbonlahor, who hopes his rejuvenation under new Villa Park chief
Alex McLeish puts him back in the reckoning.
He said: "Euro 2012 is still a target. Anything can happen with
injuries and people can lose their form. The new manager has given
me a chance.
"England have really good players but if I could get that
chance, then I would be excited by it.
"Hopefully I'll steer clear of injuries and play well for
Villa."