Aston Villa

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is not expecting Curtis Davies to return to action for another six months - even though the defender has targeted August for his comeback from a ruptured Achilles. "Yes, Curtis is doing really well. He has a really positive outlook and if anyone can come back quicker than planned, it is Curtis," O'Neill said. "But for all that, I don't expect to see him back until October or November time. It is one of those injuries where, if you start trying to come back too early, the sheath in the Achilles can go."