Tyrone Mings was back in action for Aston Villa U21s on Saturday.
The defender was making an appearance for the first time in 14 months after suffering a knee injury.
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Mings played the first 45 minutes for the U21s against Newcastle United.
Midfielder Boubacar Kamara also featured after he had recovered from a similar ACL setback suffered in February.
Villa boss Unai Emery has hopes of Mings and Kamara being ready for first team football after the international break.