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Barry waits on lead role

Villa's Gareth Barry was waiting today to discover whether his dream of captaining England has come true - but former skipper David Beckham has emerged as a surprise rival.   Villa's Gareth Barry was waiting today to discover whether his dream of captaining England has come true - but former skipper David Beckham has emerged as a surprise rival. Coach Fabio Capello is expected to name his captain for tomorrow's clash with Trinidad and Tobago this afternoon. And Villa skipper Barry is being tipped strongly for the role. He seems certain to start in a team that could also include Villa team-mates Ashley Young and Gabby Agbonlahor. But Beckham is also reportedly being considered for a one-off return to the captaincy having stepped down two years ago. Read the full story in today's Express & Star.

Aston Villa|May 31, 2008
Aston Villa

Gerrard sparks storm over Barry

Villa were today left reeling by the latest attempt by Liverpool to unsettle captain Gareth Barry.    Villa were today left reeling by the latest attempt by Liverpool to unsettle captain Gareth Barry. Liverpool have already had a £10m package rejected for the Villa skipper, and now Reds captain Steven Gerrard admitted he is "desperate" for Barry to join him at Anfield. Gerrard seemed to suggest the deal is done, but Liverpool have yet to make Villa a satisfactory offer. Read the full story in today's Express & Star.

Aston Villa|May 31, 2008
Aston Villa

Barry is leaving Villa - Berger

Patrik Berger believes Gareth Barry's exit from Villa this summer is inevitable - as Arsenal looked poised to join the bidding for him.Patrik Berger believes Gareth Barry's exit from Villa this summer is inevitable - as Arsenal looked poised to join the bidding for him. Liverpool are favourites to sign Barry and the signs are the Reds are the Villa captain's preferred destination as they look to replace Xabi Alonso, who is set to leave Anfield. But Arsenal, who will lose Mathieu Flamini in the summer, are also interested and are likely to match Liverpool's bid. Chelsea are also in the frame, especially if Frank Lampard seeks a way out of Stamford Bridge. With all potential suitors offering Champions' League football, Barry's future could now come down to who tables the most lucrative offer to him. Villa's former Anfield favourite Berger, who won three cups with Liverpool in 2001, insists Barry should join Rafa Benitez's side. "Gareth knows my opinion - I've told him, it's Liverpool and if I was in his position I'd go there tomorrow," said Berger. Read more in the Express & Star

Aston Villa|May 5, 2008
Aston Villa