Manager Steve Bruce rates Emile Heskey "touch and go" for Wigan's Premier League encounter with Aston Villa at the JJB Stadium.The England striker missed the win over Newcastle with a sprained ankle and Bruce will give Heskey every chance as the Latics look to complete a third straight home win.

Jason Koumas (groin) is a major doubt, while Wigan's Boxing Day matchwinner Ryan Taylor should shrug off a minor knock.

Team (from): Kirkland, Melchiot, Taylor, Boyce, Bramble, Kilbane, Valencia, Brown, Scharner, Landzaat, Koumas, Bent, Heskey, Aghahowa, Granqvist, Olembe, Koumas, Skoko, Cotterill, Hall, Sibierski, Pollitt.

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