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Jack Grealish is expected to play a part in Aston Villa’s fight against relegation after boss Tim Sherwood admitted: “He could be our hero”.

The new boss is still getting to know the players and has refused to rule out a starting role for any member of his squad.

When asked if Grealish might be loaned out before the end of March, Sherwood said: “Why would you loan him?

“I would only loan players if I thought it was best for their development.

“They’ve all got a part to play if they’re still here.

“If they haven’t this season, I’ll loan them because I think it’s important to play football matches.

Which badly drawn Aston Villa players can you recognise?

“If they’ve got a part to play I keep them here just in case. He could be the hero.”

Grealish is yet to start a game for Villa in the Premier League but is seen as the most talented teenager at the club.

Sherwood has closely watched the players at his disposal and insists that age will not determine whether they feature.

“If anyone is good enough now they play,” he said.

“I don’t think Jack Grealish will be anxious about playing in front of the home fans.

“They sing his name now as it is. They reminded me of his name!”