Angel back for Villa

Juan Pablo Angel returns for Aston Villa against Tottenham as they go in search of their first points and goals of the season.

The striker missed the opening game of the campaign with a knee problem.

With Ian Taylor still struggling with a calf problem, Steve Staunton is once again set to be employed as a makeshift midfielder.

Villa manager Graham Taylor hopes to be able to include Alpay, Olof Mellberg, Marcus Allback and Mark Delaney who were all on international duty this week.