Steven Gerrard looking increasingly likely to be named manager of Aston Villa

Former Villa defender Richard Dunne believes despite his relative inexperience, Gerrard would be a strong appointment by the club

Steven Gerrard is being lined up to move to Aston Villa (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Steven Gerrard is looking increasingly likely to be appointed as the new manager of Aston Villa in place of Dean Smith, who was sacked on Sunday.

Bookmakers including William Hill have suspended betting on the 41-year-old Rangers boss, who has reportedly made up his mind to move back south of the border.