Villa held by Braga in Portugal

Aston Villa completed their pre-season trip to Portugal with a 0-0 draw against Sporting Braga.

Without the services of Fabian Delph - whose move to Manchester City was announced as the game was ready to kick off - and Christian Benteke, Tim Sherwood's side failed to find the net to end the two-match tour without a win, having lost 3-1 to Fulham in their opening fixture.

Gabby Agbonlahor and Charles N'Zogbia both hit the woodwork for Villa, while the former also lifted an early opportunity over the bar in a dominant first-half performance.

Benteke – who has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool - was a spectator throughout the contest, watching his current team-mates from the stands.

Sherwood's squad now return home to continue their preparations for the new season, with their next friendly outing being away at Swindon on July 21.