Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert knows they could have a World Cup winner on their books this season.
Lambert reckons there is a very real possibility Villa could be welcoming Ron Vlaar back as a World Cup winner later this month.
"He's got as great a chance as everyone else," said Lambert.
"They are one of eight teams left. They've got a really hard game against Costa Rica, who are playing well.
"Holland are playing well, too. Ron has had a brilliant World Cup the way he's performing. I think the World Cup is as open as it's ever been."
