Aston Villa full-back Alan Hutton looks a certain starter for Steve Bruce’s side when they take on Brentford later this evening.
Hutton has been a key player for Villa once again so far this season, with the Scottish defender’s displays catching the eye.
Hutton looks set to be a regular starter for Villa this term, despite reaching the age of 34.
And Bruce admits that he is still amazed by the right-back’s performances in training.
“He has a quite remarkable attitude to how he trains and plays,” said Bruce.
“I think he realises he’s now 34 so he’s at the wrong end of his career – so let’s enjoy it and work hard.
“He’s grasped one thing more than most – that when you get a bit older you have to work harder at it because it doesn’t come as naturally to you as it did when you were 24. So he works and trains and looks after himself and runs.”
Hutton’s showings for Villa have made him a very popular figure among claret and blues supporters.
The veteran full-back signed a new contract at Villa Park this summer, and he looks to have been as important as any new signing that Bruce’s side have made.
Villa are currently unbeaten in their first three Championship matches, and take on Brentford later this evening.
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