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Aston Villa hopeful on key man's fitness after positive update

Villa are hopeful Matty Cash will be fit for next week’s Europa League tie in Lille with the defender believed to have avoided serious injury.

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James Morrison vows to continue 'honest' approach after outlining West Brom demand
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James Morrison reveals backroom team plan as West Brom aim to kickstart survival bid
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James Morrison seeks response as West Brom head to Sheffield United
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Fifa rules leave £10million Aston Villa signing in limbo
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Matt Maher: Unai Emery sounds ready for an urgent rethink at Aston Villa
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West Brom confirm key appointment as part of restructure
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Canadian PM calls for Andrew to be removed from line of succession
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