Augustinsson debut, Iroegbunam and Archer start - Aston Villa predicted XI vs Brisbane Roar

Steven Gerrard has promised “some changes” to Aston Villa’s line-up against Brisbane Roar on Wednesday (10.45am UK-time). The head coach made nine changes at half-time in the 1-0 win over Leeds at the weekend with the two players remaining on the pitch for both halves - Robin Olsen and Calum Chambers - clocking up 90 and 70 minutes respectively.

The squad have a day off today in Queensland before an early session tomorrow prior to flying two hours up the coast to Townsville ahead of game No.2 of their Australian tour, which will take place at the 25,000-capacity Queensland Country Bank Stadium. Ahead of that one against Roar, picks through a predicted Villa starting XI with those that need minutes.

From front to bank and, given Olsen had a rare 90 minutes on Sunday, Emi Martinez is the favourite to come in for his first bit of match action since June 1 for Argentina. It could well be the case that Martinez and Olsen alternate now between Roar, Manchester United and Rennes ahead of the season-opener at Bournemouth on August 6 where Martinez will reclaim his No.1 shirt. Olsen, though, put in a really strong showing against Leeds and Gerrard was complimentary of the big Swede - a snip at £3million - in his press conference afterwards.

Across the back for Villa and changes are expected. Kaine Kesler Hayden will be keen to show what he can do with Matty Cash and Frederic Guilbert having a half each at right-back on Sunday while, over on the opposite side, new signing Ludwig Augustinsson will be primed for his debut having linked up with the group last week. In the heart of Villa’s defence, Gerrard confirmed that the fit-again Ezri Konsa is pushing for selection and 45 minutes will be a steady way to ease the