Aston Villa skipper Ron Vlaar could play some part in tomorrow’s home Barclay’s Premier League clash with Southampton after returning to training following a seven-week absence with a calf injury.

Aston Villa central defender Curtis Davies is a major doubt for Sunday’s Barclay’s Premier League clash with visiting Fulham.

RAFAEL BENITEZ revealed Argentina captain Javier Mascherano has turned down an approach by an unnamed club for his services.