Kevin MacDonald believes being caretaker manager at Aston Villa has helped his job prospects.

He was "disappointed" to be overlooked for the manager's position but believes his time as caretaker has helped to change his profile.

"For me to have an interview for a manager's job at this football club, alongside Gérard Houllier, Sven-Goran Eriksson and Alan Curbishley, that's a pretty big step I've taken in six or seven weeks."

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