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Sidwell grateful to Villa teammates for support

Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell is grateful for the support he's received from teammates after his gaffe against Middlesbrough on Sunday.

He told AVTVi: "The lads have been terrific. But that's what I'd expect because we are a close team - good friends on and off the pitch.

"They have been as I would have acted with them. They have said it's not a problem and that they are sure that I will do a good job for the team. That's all I could ask for.

"We have a great team spirit and a super mentality. We know how to win games.

"We have the skill and talent needed but we also have that heart and desire to battle too. I feel we have both elements in this squad. You need both to succeed."

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