Villa win in Minnesota friendly

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By Phil Jennings

VILLA’s pre-season friendly with Minnesota United ended in a 3-0 win for Dean Smith’s side.

Skipper Jack Grealish gave Villa the lead with two late goals coming from Henri Lansbury and Birkir Bjarnason.

The game saw boss Dean Smith play different line-ups in each half.

Grealish curled in the opener during the first half and Lansbury converted a cross from new French defender Frederic Guilbert.

Bjarnason’s goal came in the final minute when he headed home a cross from Andre Green.

New signings Matt Targett, Ezri Konsa, Jota and Wesley all made debut appearances for Villa but there was no place for £9million defender Bjorn Engels.

Villa travel back to the UK on Thursday and play Shrewsbury on Sunday before a midweek clash at Walsall.

Published by Villa Roar

Graham Hill is a well known Midlands based football writer who has written for regional and national newspapers during the last 30 years. A lifelong Aston Villa supporter, he saw his first game in 1972 - a 2-0 win over Swansea Town (as they were called then). Graham has been a regular at Villa Park and seen the highs and the lows. This site is to bring an experienced writer's view of events at the club

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