Problems pile up but O'Leary targets Europe

Aston Villa’s England striker Darius Vassell faces another scan on the ankle he broke in October and midfielder Gavin McCann has been ruled out for the rest of the season after having another operation on his damaged knee.

Manager David O’Leary admits he is running out of players after more injuries tarnished their amazing comeback to beat relegation-threatened Southampton 3-2 from two goals down at St Mary’s.