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Gary Gardner has been omitted from the Aston Villa squad for the Germany trip as uncertainty over his future rumbles on.

Gardner signed a contract extension in December, but just weeks later tumbled down the midfield pecking order following the arrivals of Henri Lansbury, Conor Hourihane and Birkir Bjarnason.

His opportunities are set to become even more limited this season.

The signing of Glenn Whelan from Stoke City means the battle for a midfield spot has intensified.

Gardner is contracted to Villa until the summer of 2020, but the Birmingham Mail understands the club will listen to offers for the 25-year-old in this window.

Since coming through the ranks at Bodymoor Heath, Gardner’s mission to establish himself as a first team regular has been halted by injuries and inconsistency.