Villa boost as Vassell and McCann return

Aston Villa are boosted by the return of striker Darius Vassell and midfielder Gavin McCann for the Carling Cup semi-final clash…

Aston Villa are boosted by the return of striker Darius Vassell and midfielder Gavin McCann for the Carling Cup semi-final clash at Bolton tomorrow.

Both players missed the 2-0 home defeat by Arsenal on Sunday with hamstring and knee problems respectively. But they returned to training today and manager David O'Leary is confident they will start.

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