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Tim Sherwood has promised that Aston Villa will play their strongest line-up in the Capital One Cup derby against Birmingham City.

"If we were playing a team other than Birmingham then maybe we'd look to rotate the squad but we have no intention of doing that," said Sherwood when asked about the impending derby.

Villa visit Leicester City in the Premier League tomorrow and have another local match against West Bromwich Albion next weekend.

But Sherwood has already made up his mind about how strong his selection will be for the Second City derby on Tuesday, September 22.

"We'll keep our discipline but be firm and strong and give as good as we get," said Sherwood.

"We've got a massive game in the Capital One Cup against Birmingham City.

"If we were playing a team other than Birmingham City then maybe we'd look to rotate the squad but we have no intention of doing that.

"We're going flat out to win every game."