McLeish wants fast start from new boy Stevens

ASTON VILLA boss Alex McLeish is hoping left-back Enda Stevens can quickly adjust to the demands of the Premier League after completing his move from Shamrock Rovers.

Stevens has become Villa’s first capture of the January transfer window, although he signed a pre-contract last summer to make the move to the midlands club on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

The Republic of Ireland Under-21 international was allowed to remain with Rovers for the first half of the campaign and competed in the Europa League.