Few problems for Villa boss McLeish

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has virtually a full squad to pick from for the opening Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage tomorrow.

Striker Darren Bent and central defender James Collins have recovered from shoulder and back injuries respectively which prevented their involvement with England and Wales this week.

Charles N’Zogbia and Shay Given are poised for their league debuts following their summer arrivals with Rangers target Carlos Cuellar (knee) the only player unavailable for selection.

Provisional squad: Given, Young, Dunne, Collins, Warnock, N’Zogbia, Makoun, Petrov, Heskey, Bent, Agbonlahor, Marshall, Clark, Albrighton, Ireland, Bannan, Delph, Beye, Delfouneso, Guzan, Hogg, Gardner, Herd, Lichaj.