Ashley Westwood is facing the axe at Aston Villa.
New Villa boss Tim Sherwood will drop Westwood for their clash with Stoke City, says the Daily Mail.
Carlos Sanchez is in line to replace the 24-year-old in midfield.
Westwood was an integral part of former manager Paul Lambert's plans, the Scot even tipping the 24-year-old for an England call-up.
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