Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish says Stephen Warnock is resurrecting his career this preseason.
Warnock, 29, has found himself in the Villa wilderness, months after selection for England's World Cup squad last summer.
"Stephen Warnock, too, has to resurrect his career," said McLeish. "He's played for England and what do you have to do to do that?
"He's pushing himself now, though, and his enthusiasm is there. The fitness guys have actually had to try and rein him in."