Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton has provided a positive update on his rehabilitation from a serious injury.

The Englishman has been sidelined since New Year's Day after injuring his knee against former club Burnley.

Speaking to LancsLive, Heaton said: "I am actually really pleased with the progress so far.

"Surgery went really well and it is all moving in the right direction.

"I have been fortunate with the lock down that I am at a point where I am strengthening the leg so I am able to do most of those exercises myself and I am not missing out on too much by being at the training ground.

"I have been lucky really because if it had happened sooner after the operation it is a bit more of an issue but thankfully I am at a point where I can do most things myself so it is okay.

"I am pleased with how it is feeling. I am on track for getting back for pre-season or just after without putting a time frame on it."