Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish and Derby defender Richard Keogh will captain the sides at WembleyAston Villa's players can make themselves "icons" with victory over Derby in the Championship play-off final, according to boss Dean Smith. Villa, looking to end a three-year exile from the Premier League, play the Rams for a place in the top flight worth £170m on Monday. "The players have the chance to take an opportunity forward and become icons at Aston Villa." Villa finished fifth in the table following an incredible run of 10 straight wins in March and April. They finished sixth in the Championship, two points behind Villa, and only secured their play-off place on the final day.

Source: BBC May 24, 2019 17:15 UTC