Collins back for Villa

Aston Villa central defender James Collins is back in contention for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League derby with West Brom at Villa Park.

Collins returned to training this week after missing the 4-1 setback at Manchester City – Villa’s first league defeat of the season – with foot and groin problems.

Villa boss Alex McLeish may recall midfielder Barry Bannan after leaving him out of the starting line-up at City following his exertions with Scotland. Striker Nathan Delfouneso (hamstring) and on-loan Jermaine Jenas (Achilles) are still ruled out.

Provisional squad: Given, Guzan, Hutton, Collins, Dunne, Clark, Warnock, Beye, Herd, Delph, Petrov, Ireland, Bannan, Albrighton, Gardner, Bent, Heskey, Agbonlahor, N’Zogbia, Weimann.