O’Leary targets Euro spot

ASTON VILLA manager David O’Leary is hoping his players are again alert to the prospect of European football next season after recently being served a wake-up call.

Villa had taken 10 points from four games prior to their last outing, sparking fanciful talk the club could even claim a Champions League place, only to then lose 2-0 at Everton 10 days ago.

O'Leary's side are currently eighth in the Premiership, three points adrift of a UEFA Cup spot and five shy of a more unlikely top four berth and with it a place alongside Europe's elite next season.