Villa wait on Heskey

Aston Villa have doubts over Emile Heskey and James Milner going into Saturday's showdown against Bolton Wanderers.

Heskey picked up a back injury during Wednesday night's defeat against West Ham United and joins Milner and Craig Gardner on the treatment table ahead of the clash against the Trotters.

Villa's resources will be stretched to the max as Stiliyan Petrov is missing through suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card against the Hammers, while Habib Beye was sent off at Upton Park and will also miss out.

"I think Stiliyan Petrov will be suspended. He's been playing terrifically for us," O'Neill said. "Emile has a bad back, will that keep him out? I don't know. I think it's a spasm. I really don't know, but he was unable to continue in the second half."