Thomas Kaminski returns in goal, replacing Tim Krul, while defender Issa Kaboré makes his first start since the game against Chelsea just after Christmas.

Andros Townsend also returns to the starting XI for the first time in the Premier League since the 1-1 draw at Burnley.

Teenage academy graduates Zack Nelson and Axel Piesold are on the Town bench, which also includes Cauley Woodrow and Chiedozie Ogbene.

Town: Kaminski; Kaboré, Doughty, Burke, Mengi, Bell; Clark, Barkley; Chong, Townsend, Morris.

Subs: Shea, Krul, Ogbene, Berry, Woodrow, Mpanzu, Hashioka, Nelson, Piesold.

Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Luiz, McGinn, Tielemans, Watkins, Moreno, Lengelet, Bailey, Ramsey.

Subs: Olsen, Digne, Pau, Chambers, Diaby, Zaniolo, Rogers, Kesler-Hayden, Iroegbunam.

Referee: Michael Oliver