Express and Star: Villa breathed a sigh of relief today after it emerged James Collins' facial injury is not as bad as first feared.

Express and Star: Villa expect to announce the appointment of Gerard Houllier on Thursday as the Frenchman today edged closer to becoming their new manager.

Eurosport: Gerard Houllier has been backed to be a success at Aston Villa - by the club's only other foreign manager.

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BBC Sport: England boss Fabio Capello says Wayne Rooney will play in Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier away to Switzerland, despite allegations about his private life.

Sky Sports: Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti would consider coaching England, but sees his distant future with the Blues.

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