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Aston Villa choices ahead of the start of Fantasy Football

Grealish deserves his chances with England

Is targeting Championship players showing enough ambition?

Which Man United players should be targeted in any swap deal?

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: John McGinn of Aston Villa celebrates with the trophy following his teams victory in the Sky Bet Championship Play-off Final match between Aston Villa and Derby County at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2019 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Top 5 Aston Villa Signings of the Decade

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 17: Conor Hourihane of Aston Villa celebrates with teammate Henri Lansbury after scoring his team's first goal during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Aston Villa and Liverpool FC at Villa Park on December 17, 2019 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Carabao Cup SF: It’s Time for Aston Villa to “Outfox” the Foxes

Aston Villa's Alan Hutton celebrates after the final whistle Aston Villa v Birmingham City - Sky Bet Championship - Villa Park 25-11-2018 . (Photo by Nigel French/EMPICS/PA Images via Getty Images)

Alan Hutton: Scottish Cafu, and Your Aston Villa Captain

ROTHERHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 10: Fans of Aston Villa celebrate a goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Rotherham United and Aston Villa at The New York Stadium on April 10, 2019 in Rotherham, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

What Will I Do If Aston Villa Lose Again?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 05: Courtney Baker-Richardson of Swansea City in action with Tommy Elphick of Aston Villa during the FA Cup Third Round match between Aston Villa and Swansea City at Villa Park on January 5, 2019 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Tommy Elphick soldiered on through thick and thin

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 23: Anwar El Ghazi of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Leeds United at Villa Park on December 23, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

The UN-Usual Suspects: More Criticism Deserved?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Alan Hutton of Aston Villa in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Stoke City at Villa Park on December 15, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

The Usual Suspects: Easy Aston Villa Scapegoats

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Yannick Bolasie of Aston Villa in action during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Stoke City at Villa Park on December 15, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: It’s Time to Make Yannick Bolasie a Super-Sub

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: James Chester of Aston Villa passes the ball during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Swansea City at Villa Park on October 20, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Aston Villa should consider extending James Chester’s deal

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 25: Maikel Kieftenbeld clears the ball under pressure from Jonathan Kodjia of Aston Villa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on November 25, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Aston Villa claim victory in Second City Derby: 3 thoughts from 4-2 win

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 15: A detailed view of a fans hat prior to the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final second leg match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on May 15, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Aston Villa fans grow jubilant after the Derby victory

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: Aston Villa Assistant manager, John Terry speaks with members of the back room staff prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Queens Park Rangers and Aston Villa at Loftus Road on October 26, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Aston Villa 2-0 Bolton: My Three Thoughts Following Home Victory

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Yannick Bolasie of Aston Villa is tackled by Mike van der Hoorn of Swansea City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Swansea City at Villa Park on October 20, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Yannick Bolasie and Anwar El Ghazi additions yet to pay dividends for Aston Villa

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 26: Captain, Mile Jedinak of Australia in action during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group C match between Australia and Peru at Fisht Stadium on June 26, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Mile Jedinak must be included in midfield rotation

SOCHI, RUSSIA - JUNE 18: Thierry Henry, Assistant Coach of Belgium looks on ahead of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group G match between Belgium and Panama at Fisht Stadium on June 18, 2018 in Sochi, Russia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Thierry Henry emerges as Aston Villa’s logical, available candidate

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Steve Bruce, Manager of Aston Villa looks on prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Brentford at Villa Park on August 22, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Fire Steve Bruce

BURTON-UPON-TRENT, ENGLAND - AUGUST 28: Steve Bruce manager of Aston Villa looks on during the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Burton Albion and Aston Villa at Pirelli Stadium on August 28, 2018 in Burton-upon-Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa vs. Blackburn Rovers: Three thoughts from middling draw

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 26: John Terry of Aston Villa applauds fans after the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Final between Aston Villa and Fulham at Wembley Stadium on May 26, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

It’s naive to think John Terry would fix all of Aston Villa’s problems

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 13: (L-R) Ron Vlaar, Matthew Lowton and Brad Guzan of Aston Villa react during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on January 13, 2014 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: Who was the last great claret and blue fullback?

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Steve Bruce, manager of Aston Villa looks on before the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Villa Park on October 15, 2016 in Birmingham, England (Photo credit should read: Nathan Stirk/ Getty Images)

In Bruce We Trust: The Right Man for Aston Villa Job

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JUNE 02: Miguel Layun of Mexico struggles for the ball with John Mcginn of Scotland during the International Friendly match between Mexico v Scotland at Estadio Azteca on June 2, 2018 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: John McGinn’s talent is tantalizing, even in a mundane appearance

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MAY 15: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa is seen at the full time whistle as fans invade the pitch during the Sky Bet Championship Play Off Semi Final second leg match between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park on May 15, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Give this Aston Villa team one more shot, and sell in January if need be

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 11: Jack Grealish of Aston Villa claps the fans after the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City at Villa Park on February 11, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Aston Villa 2-0 Birmingham City: Thoughts on the derby day win

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Matty Taylor of Bristol City is challenged byJames Chester during the Sky Bet Championship match between Aston Villa and Bristol City at Villa Park on January 1, 2018 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Aston Villa: James Chester and Ahmed Elmohamady are true fitness kings