Dunne still sidelined for Villa

Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has been ruled out of Aston Villa's Premier League clash with manager Paul Lambert’s former club Norwich.

International compatriot Ciaran Clark (knee), and Nathan Baker (ankle) will be assessed later today.

Matt Lowton is on stand-by to switch into the centre with Eric Lichaj in contention to earn a recall as his replacement at right-back as Villa look to improve on a record of one win in 18 league games.

Provisional squad: Guzan, Given, Lowton, Bennett, Lichaj, Clark, Vlaar, Baker, Herd, El Ahmadi, Ireland, Westwood, Bannan, Delph, Holman, N’Zogbia, Bent, Agbonlahor, Benteke, Bowery, Weimann, Burke, Johnson, Williams.