Because of today's events I decided to watch Villa's pre season game against Fulham in Portugal. There team is really really bad.
Unlike many teams across Europe, Villa played almost the entire starting XI. Benteke was on the bench and not used and of course Delph stayed back.
Micah Richards is playing CB in their side.
I'm not even sure sticking with this team is good for Delph's chances with England. They looked easily like relegation candidates again today and should be early favorites . I know it's just a pre season game but it was against a lower division side who looked better the entire game. Micah Richards still looks past it and he fell asleep in Villa's first goal given up, complaining to the ref and Villa go on to lose 3-1.
If another English player who hasn't been used yet performs half decent for a better side should easily take Delph's place if this is what he's running back to work with.