Ciaran Clark is a classy and composed central defender - and an excellent captain too.

Clark, another product of Villa's renowned academy, has skippered the club's youth side and was also proud to lead out England on many occasions in the under-19 ranks.

He has impressed for the reserves over the past three seasons too, with his solid and dependable performances at the back.

Clark made the trip to Moscow for the UEFA Cup clash but was not called upon.

He made his first team debut, providing a faultless display in the 2-0 victory over Fulham in August 2009.