Burton have signed Aston Villa striker James Collins on an initial month-long loan deal. The 19-year-old is part of Villa`s reserve side and has also been selected for international duty with the Republic of Ireland`s Under-21 squad. Collins enjoyed a three-month loan spell with Darlington last term where he scored twice in eight appearances for the then-League Two club. Manager Paul Peschisolido told Albion`s official website: "I`ve been to watch James on quite a few occasions this season. He`s a big lad and he`s got a great attitude. If we get the ball in the box I think he`ll get on the end of things. "Everyone at Aston Villa speaks very highly of the boy. He`s got that hunger to succeed and that goes a long way. He`s still a young lad and it'll take him time to settle though."
Source: PA
Source: PA