Philips set for Bolton return

ASTON VILLA striker Kevin Phillips looks set to be fit to face Bolton at the weekend after a scan revealed no serious damage to his ankle.

Phillips twisted his ankle on Monday following his return to training after illness kept him out of the 1-1 draw with Newcastle at St James’ Park.

The initial fears were that he would be sidelined for the match with Bolton but now Villa manager David O’Leary is more optimistic.