The form's not great but, with Spring approaching, Villa are safe in mid-table and Dan Bardell is a happy fan as he sits down with The Athletic's Gregg Evans.

Perhaps more than any other Premier League club, Villa will be keen to hear about Gareth Southgate's next selection announcement. Might we see Ezri Konsa partner Tyrone Mings for the Three Lions?

Plenty of chat about that, Jack Grealish, Dean Smith's best midfield, and Dan's top three Villa books.

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