Aston Villa attacker Emi Buendia speaking to Sky Sports about his goal against Wycombe after returning from injury: "It was good and what I need to be more often, [getting] in the box. Fortunately, the deflection came to me and I tried to head it as far as possible over the goalkeeper.

Emi Buendia marked his return to the starting line-up and marked the end of a 16-month-nightmare, with a goal which saw Aston Villa progress in the Carabao Cup. Was that enough to impress the claret and blue faithful in a game that raised a few eyebrows for being a lot closer than many people would have expected?

Emiliano Buendia savours ‘special night’ as captain helps Aston Villa through - Buendia’s header was added to by Jhon Duran in a 2-1 Carabao Cup win over Wycombe.