Aston Villa expect Jack Grealish to return early from a shin injury, according to Sky Sports.

The 23-year-old, a former target of Tottenham Hotspur, has not played since December.

Grealish has returned to first-team training in recent weeks after spending time recovering in Dubai.

It is a timely boost for Villa, who are just four points off the play-off spots with 16 games remaining.