Injured Delap a doubt for Villa trip

Republic of Ireland international Rory Delap is doubtful for Southampton's trip to Aston Villa on Monday night.

Republic of Ireland international Rory Delap is doubtful for Southampton's trip to Aston Villa on Monday night.

Delap is recovering from the calf injury that forced him out of Ireland's defeat to Switzerland on Wednesday.

He has been unable to train since returning from Dublin on Monday.

Manager Gordon Strachan is waiting to check up on the rest of his returning internationals but has not heard of any problems.

PA

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