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Villa confident Belgium will leave Benteke alone

Aston Villa are confident there'll be no surprise call-up by Belgium for fit-again striker Christian Benteke.

The Birmingham Mail says Benteke is unlikely to be called up to the Belgium squad for the forthcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers.

Sources in his homeland claim the Villa forward won't be selected even if he features in this weekend's clash with Manchester City at Villa Park .

It means that the 23-year-old's recovery will be aided by a further week of rest at Bodymoor Heath during next week's international break.

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