Easah Suliman: Cheltenham Town loan young Aston Villa defender

Easah Suliman was an unused substitute for Aston Villa in a League Cup match in 2015

Cheltenham Town have signed Aston Villa and England Under-18 defender Easah Suliman on loan until 2 January.

The 18-year-old can play at right-back, centre-half and in central midfield.

Born in Birmingham, Suliman signed a professional deal with Villa in January 2015 until 2017, but is yet to make a senior, competitive first-team appearance for the Championship club.

He has represented England since under-16 level and made 16 international appearances for the under-17 side.

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