Carson and Reo-Coker back for Villa

Goalkeeper Scott Carson and midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker both return to the squad for Aston Villa’s clash with Derby County at home tomorrow.

Carson and Reo-Coker missed last Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Bolton through suspension after being sent-off against Manchester United.

They are challenging Stuart Taylor and Stiliyan Petrov respectively for starting places.

Striker John Carew, who has missed the last five matches with a knee ligament injury, is hoping to figure but the game could come too soon for the Norway international.

Provisional squad: Carson, Taylor, Mellberg, Laursen, Knight, Bouma, Young, Petrov, Reo-Coker, Barry, Gardner, Osbourne, Maloney, Agbonlahor, Moore, Davies.