Squad for Villa - Ipswich Town News
Latest reports suggest that Richard Naylor is favourite to join Alun Armstrong in the attack if Marcus Bent fails his fitness test this evening. Darren Bent likely to be on the bench.
Jamie Clapham is now almost certain not to be involved as he is still suffering with his fluid on the knee problem. Sixto Peralta's place in the starting line-up looks assured.
Squad: Sereni, Makin, McGreal, Venus, Hreidarsson, Finidi, Holland, Wright, Peralta, Armstrong, Naylor, Bramble, Magilton, Couñago, T Miller, M Bent, D Bent, Gaardsøe and Branagan.
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