Emile Heskey has been released by Aston Villa.

Heskey had already indicated he would be leaving after the final home game of the campaign against Tottenham and he has not been offered a new contract.

Defender Carlos Cuellar has also parted company with Villa but the Spaniard is looking to remain in England.

Number two keeper Brad Guzan is the third first team squad member to be leaving Villa Park at the end of his contract.

Ebby Nelson Addy, Connor Taylor, Charlie Ward, Reece Caira, Richard Bryan, Matthew Coton, Darious Darkin and Seb Jenkins have also been released from the academy.