Delaney returns to bolster Villa defence

Aston Villa full-back Mark Delaney has declared himself fit for tomorrow's home Premiership encounter with Portsmouth.

Aston Villa full-back Mark Delaney has declared himself fit for tomorrow's home Premiership encounter with Portsmouth.

The Welsh international missed yesterday's FA Cup game with Manchester United at Villa Park with a knee injury.

Midfielder Lee Hendrie is also expected to be available after being stretchered off with a gashed face yesterday.

Juan Pablo Angel, leading scorer with 13 goals, is prepared to continue playing despite suffering from an ankle problem.

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Team (from): Sorensen, Delaney, De la Cruz, Mellberg, Johnsen, Dublin, Samuel, Hendrie, McCann, Whittingham, Barry, Angel, Vassell, Hitzlsperger, Postma, Crouch, S Moore, Ridgewell.

Portsmouth team-news to follow.