Birmingham Post: Aston Villa's veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel has received glowing praise from two of the club's heroes of yesteryear, Mark Bosnich and Dwight Yorke.

Sun: Martin O'Neill believes the likes of Gareth Bale at Tottenham should be an inspiration to his out-of-favour Aston Villa players.

Goal.com: Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has sent a message to the fringe players in the Villa squad, promising them that situations can change and they could be called upon at any time.

Mirror: Martin O'Neill has urged Aston Villa's out-of-favour players to take heart from the example of Tottenham full-back Gareth Bale.

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