STOKE v Aston Villa: Ricardo Fuller amongst trio facing late fitness tests

Stoke trio Ricardo Fuller, Glenn Whelan and Danny Higginbotham could come into contention for the Barclays Premier League match against Aston Villa.In addition to a back problem Fuller has a touch of flu while Whelan (hamstring) and Higginbotham (back) are also having treatment for injuries. Double trouble: Fuller will have to shake off two problems to feature against Villa Manager Tony Pulis will make a late decision on all three players. He is already without Ryan Shawcross through suspension while Salif Diao has a calf strain.Provisional squad: Sorensen, Wilkinson, Whitehead, Abdoulaye Faye, Huth, Collins, Lawrence, Pugh, Whelan, Tuncay, Delap, Etherington, Sidibe, Fuller, Kitson, Higginbotham, Simonsen, Beattie, Davies, Amdy Faye. CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE WEEKEND PREMIER LEAGUE TEAM NEWS   

Source: Daily_Mail