Vassell suffers broken ankle

Aston Villa striker Darius Vassell will be out of action for “an extended period” after the club confirmed today that he suffered a broken ankle during Saturday’s Barclays Premiership game with Fulham.

Aston Villa striker Darius Vassell will be out of action for “an extended period” after the club confirmed today that he suffered a broken ankle during Saturday’s Barclays Premiership game with Fulham.

The 24-year-old England striker suffered the setback midway through the second half after a challenge by Fulham’s Pape Bouba Diop.

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