Shay Given winning battle for fitness

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given is winning his fitness fight to be ready for tomorrow’s FA Cup final.

The Republic of Ireland international missed Sunday’s 1-0 defeat to Burnley with a groin injury but has returned to training ahead of the Wembley showdown with Arsenal.

Kieran Richardson (calf), Aly Cissokho (groin) and Jores Okore (knee) are also back in training to boost Tim Sherwood’s numbers.