Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood says Carles Gil has it all to prove.

Tim Sherwood has told Gil to prove on the training pitches he is worth a starting place for Aston Villa.

"I preferred someone else, it's up to Carles to prove on the training field he warrants a place," said Sherwood.

"Everyone up for selection and has a chance to play until the end of the season. It's my choice who plays and doesn't. Everyone has to remember I am picking team to win a game but it's nothing personal.

"I think Aston Villa are more capable of challenging towards the top half but we're not in that situation. Who is best equipped to get out of a relegation battle? That is something I am still trying to decide."