Wigan manager Steve Bruce is confident striker Emile Heskey will be fit for Saturday's Premier League clash at Europe-chasing Aston Villa.The England international is expected to recover from the ankle injury which forced him off during last week's 0-0 draw against Reading.

Ryan Taylor is set to fill in at right-back for captain Mario Melchiot, who has joined Erik Edman on the sidelines after being ruled out of the final two games with a groin problem.

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