Burnley boss Sean Dyche says speculation linking him with the Aston Villa job was to be expected.

Former Hull boss Steve Bruce took over the reins at the Sky Bet Championship strugglers this week but only after a flurry of betting saw the odds on Dyche tumble dramatically.

Asked if there had been any formal contact, he answered: "No. It's just after two promotions in three years out of the Championship I think it's a common sense link more than anything.

"I think they've appointed a very good man. I get on well with Brucey and like him a lot as a person, as well as his record as a manager.

"I wish him well."