Emile Heskey

The England international has been spending a lot of time on the bench this season and this was Heskey's first Premier League strike since April 18. Heskey pounced at the far post to nod home James Milner's cross and cancel out Steven...

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By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 6:38 PM on 21st November 2009 Substitute Emile Heskey rescued a point for Aston Villa with his 86th-minute header against Burnley at Turf Moor. Burnley captain Steven Caldwell had put his side ahead...

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Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill hopes Emile Heskey's 86th-minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Burnley will spur the striker on to more goals. The England international has been spending a lot of time on the bench this season and it was...

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49% Substitute Emile Heskey rescued a point for Aston Villa with his 86th-minute header against Burnley at Turf Moor. Burnley captain Steven Caldwell had put his side ahead with a ninth-minute header from Robbie Blake's free-kick.

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Substitute Emile Heskey rescued a point for Aston Villa as his 86th-minute header earned a 1-1 draw against Burnley at Turf Moor. Burnley captain Steven Caldwell had put his side ahead with a ninth-minute header from Robbie Blake's...

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...by Heskey getting the ball with his back to goal. England boss Fabio Capello has loyally kept faith with Heskey this season and included him in most squads, despite his lack of club starts. His back spasm sustained playing against West...

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...mean a lengthy spell on the side-lines. O'Neill said: "It's not a serious problem which will keep Emile out for weeks. "I know Emile from the past, he's had an ongoing back problem throughout his time. It comes up now and again and it...

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...about Emile Heskey after the striker suffered a recurrence of a back problem. O'Neill is not overly concerned by Heskey's back problem Heskey missed Villa's 5-1 win over Bolton on Saturday after damaging his back in the 2-2 draw with West...

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...but Young believes, despite his lack of goals, he has still offered a lot in attack. "Any striker would want to play with Emile; he's a fantastic player to play with. "He might not have scored goals but he's been doing a job for team...

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...yet remained a fixture in Fabio Capello's first-choice England XI as they qualified with ease for South Africa 2010. Last month Heskey denied he was considering his future at Villa Park due to concerns about his chances of making Capello's...

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