Aston Villa defender Curtis Davies admits he's a big fan of Liverpool veteran Jamie Carragher.

Davies is a big admirer of Carragher because he gives forwards no time in possession and has developed into one of the best stoppers in the game.

He told Villa's website: "He started as a full-back and played for Liverpool very early on in his career, which was a massive achievement.

"As he's got older, he's moved to centre-half. A lot of people say that small centre-halves are likely to struggle but he's one of the toughest in the business.

"He's like a rash. When someone takes him on one-on-one, there's no-one better.

"When he wins the ball, he doesn't get rid of it either, he uses it sensibly."