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Paul Lambert has picked the Aston Villa team for tomorrow's FA Cup final against Arsenal.

But fear not Villa fans, it is not the ACTUAL team, just the XI the sacked manager would choose to start at Wembley were he still in charge.

Lambert, who lost his job in February with Villa in the Premier League relegation zone, was asked to select his line up on a BT Sport pundits panel.

The Glaswegian gaffer's successor Tim Sherwood guided Villa to top flight safety and led the club to tomorrow's final, after Lambert won the third and fourth round ties.

Lambert's selection includes a place for rookie Jack Grealish, stalwart striker Gabby Agbonlahor and Scottish right-back Alan Hutton.

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"I just think because Jack's obviously getting a lot of plaudits at the minute and he's playing with a bit of confidence," said Lambert.

"Gabby with his speed can certainly hurt teams. The three lads in the midfield I think pick themselves.

"Westy (Ashley Westwood) is probably the most underrated central midfielder I think for a long time and Tom (Cleverley) and Fabian (Delph) have got energy to burn.

"I just thought Alan Hutton has had a great season at right back and that's why I've put Alan in."

Asked if he thinks Villa can win, Lambert added: "I think they're going to have to play well above themselves, but they're capable. It's a one off game."