Dunne pushing for Villa place

Aston Villa mananger Paul Lambert has to decide whether to risk a recall for Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne, who has started training after a lengthy lay-off with a groin problem.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has to decide whether to risk a recall for Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne, who has started training after a lengthy lay-off with a groin problem.

Midfielder Fabian Delph has been ruled out of tomorrow’s home Premier League relegation clash against Newcastle with an ankle injury.