Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark admits he's happy Gabby Agbonlahor and John Carew are on his team.

Clark selected Carew as the hardest player to mark in training while Agbonlahor was singled out as the biggest practical joker behind-the-scenes.

He told Four Four Two magazine: "John in training is a nightmare to deal with.

"He's just an awkward kind of player who holds the ball up and brings others into the game.

"He's got a great touch for such a big man too. He's just a handful.

"Gabby is the biggest practical joker at Villa. He's up to all sorts. You try and steer clear of him at all times if you can."