McLeish hopeful Given injury will heal quickly

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has said he is hopeful that the injury suffered by Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given is not too serious.

McLeish's injury worries increased this evening after Given and midfielder Jermaine Jenas were both replaced due to injury during their defeat to Manchester United tonight.

Given was substituted towards the end of the first half while Jenas came off after the break.

“I’m not sure but I think Shay had a little tweak in his hamstring. Hopefully it’s a grade one (tear) and will heal really quickly,” McLeish said.

“Brad Guzan can be proud of the way he came in in those circumstances.

“As for Jermaine Jenas, we don’t know, but we think he’s had an injury to his Achilles but we will wait until the morning to see.”