GALLERY: Villans in training

Aston Villa have been going through their paces at Bodymoor Heath during the international period as they prepare for the return of Premier League football at Leeds United on Sunday.

Steven Gerrard's slimmed down squad, with several players away on duty for their respective nations, have been working hard at the club's training ground in preparation for this weekend's test at Elland Road.

And our club photographer was there on Tuesday, amid the pouring rain, to capture the best of the action...