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Laursen wary of Russian trip

Aston Villa skipper Martin Lauren admits the prospect of a February trip to Russia is a daunting one after the club were drawn against CSKA Moscow in the UEFA Cup.

Laursen wary of Russian trip

Sat, 20 Dec, 2008 - 08:54

Aston Villa skipper Martin Lauren admits the prospect of a February trip to Russia is a daunting one after the club were drawn against CSKA Moscow in the UEFA Cup.

Villa have the possibility of an all-English clash against Tottenham if they get through the last-32 round.

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