Petrov still on road to recovery

Aston Villa’s Stilian Petrov says he is lucky to be alive as he continues his brave battle with leukaemia.

The 33-year-old also paid tribute to his family and supporters on a visit to the West Midland club’s Bodymoor Heath Training Ground.

The club’s captain was diagnosed with the disease in March last year and has undergone intensive bouts of chemotherapy treatment.