Steve Bruce will take charge of his first Aston Villa game against Wolves after being appointed the club's new boss.

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The former Birmingham manager replaced Roberto Di Matteo, who was sacked after just 12 games with Villa 19th in the Sky Bet Championship.

Gabby Agbonlahor will be given a chance to return to the first team after being exiled by Di Matteo this season, but having not played since March the forward is unlikely to feature on Saturday.

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Leandro Bacuna is available again after missing the 2-0 defeat at Preston through suspension, a result which spelled the end for Di Matteo.

Jon Dadi Bodvarsson could return for Wolves after missing their last two games.

The forward played for Iceland in their 2-0 win over Turkey on Sunday having shaken off a groin injury.

Nouha Dicko is almost fully fit after scoring twice in the EFL Trophy win over Crewe having made his comeback from a long-term knee injury in the defeat to Norwich at the start of the month.

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Mike Williamson (glute) and Michal Zyro and Jordan Graham (both knee) are all long-term absentees for Wolves.

Don't miss Aston Villa v Wolves, live on Sky Sports 1 HD from 5.15pm on Saturday.

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