Josh Webb has been training with Aston Villa&apos;s first team squad ahead of this weekend&apos;s Premier League match against Southampton.
The 20-year-old, who can play at centre-half or full-back, could be in the matchday 18 against the Saints.
Villa are down a defender after Jores Okore told acting boss Eric Black not to select him after refusing to be among the substitutes last weekend.
There are also injury concerns over Ciaran Clark and Kieran Richardson.
Webb, from Halesowen, who is yet to make his competitive senior debut, is out of contract at the end of this season.
He made his claret and blue bow in a friendly draw against Padeborn during Villa&apos;s pre season tour in Germany in July 2013.