Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce wants to see Alan Hutton handed a new deal.

Senior figures at the club continue to cite Financial Fair Play concerns about keeping fans' favourite Hutton if they stay in the Championship.

Bruce said: “If ever he deserves a contract and if I get my way he will get one.

“Since we have moved him to left-back he has gone to a different level.

“He has really enjoyed it and is everything I enjoy in a player.

“He rolls his sleeves up and gives you everything he has got in training and works like a beast.

“He is first in and is a manager's delight.

“I thought Alan Hutton over the two legs was absolutely outstanding."