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Aston Villa striker Callum Robinson has gone back to Preston North End until the end of the season after his temporary spell at Bristol City was cut short.

Robinson was originally due to spend the entire season with the Robins, but recently returned to Bodymoor Heath.

His spell at Ashton Gate did not go according to plan with the forward making just two starts and five substitute appearances in the Championship and Capital One Cup , the last of which was in October.

The 20-year-old, who scored seven goals in 28 appearances for the Lilywhites last season, has been given clearance to play in this wekeend's FA Cup third round tie at Peterborough.

“I'm glad to be back," said Robinson. "When I heard that Preston were interested I was buzzing. I'm really looking forward to it, back with the lads, back with the manager and the fans.

“I loved every minute when I was here last season and I've learnt a lot more since then as well, so I'm ready to show everyone what I can do.”

Preston boss and former Villa player Simon Grayson said: "We are happy to re-sign Callum; he knows us and we know him. He had a bad time at Bristol and after speaking to him he is so determined to do well for us. He’s hungry to prove he is a good player.

“We aren’t an established Championship club yet and are progressing all the time, therefore we want hungry younger players who we feel can develop and improve like Daniel Johnson, Alan Browne and Josh Brownhill. I am sure there will be more signings to follow this one.”

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