Striker failed to impress in rare run out.
Aston Villa fielded a handful of senior players in their under-23 Premier League International Cup game against Celtic.
Tommy Elphick, Aaron Tshibola and controversial forward Gabby Agbonlahor all featured in the match at Villa Park, alongside several talented teenage prospects.
Aston Villa’s Gabriel Agbonlahor
The match did not end as positively as their previous 2-0 win over Valencia, with Villa losing 3-0.
Celtic attacker Luke Donnelly bagged a brace, with Jack Aitchinson also on target.
Gabby Agbonlahor missed a penalty with Villa two goals down, with his effort saved by Celtic stopper Logan Bailly.
Aston Villa’s Gabriel Agbonlahor (L) in action with Wolves’ Conor Coady
Agbonlahor became an outcast under previous boss Roberto di Matteo due to his attitude at the end of last season when they were relegated from the Premier League.
New manager Steve Bruce has shown signs of wanting to re-integrate him, and the run out last night will have helped him in terms of fitness.
The missed penalty will not have helped his confidence, and will do little to dissuade fans who have already written him off, that he should get another chance.
Promising young Villa striker Rushian Hepburn-Murphy missed the fixture as he is on international duty with England’s under-19 side.
Missing…Aston Villa’s Rushian Hepburn Murphy
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