Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert was pleased with Ron Vlaar's return for their stalemate with Parma.

He felt the Dutchman cruised through the second period.

"He hasn't been back that long," Lambert told avfc.co.uk.

"Today I thought he cruised through the game when he came on and didn't look as if he has been away.

"I'll see how he is during the week and have a proper chat with him."

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