ASTON Villa have become the first side to sign up for a friendly at Bromsgrove Rovers this summer.

The Premiership side, where new Rovers boss George Rooney was a scout, will send a side to the Victoria Ground on Wednesday, July 30.

It is not known which players will feature in the Villa XI but Rooney said he was delighted to have secured the match.

He also said the team had a lot of talented youngsters and the line up would be strong.

More friendly matches are expected to be announced this week.