article_snippet.sent: Tim Sherwood will welcome Gary Gardner back into Gary Gardner first team squad during pre-season to assess closely whether the 22-year-old can cut it for Aston Villa in the Premier League.
article_snippet.sent: Gary Gardner has enjoyed a successful loan spell at Forest and scored a superb free-kick in front of the Aston Villa manager during the defeat to Watford at the City Ground.
article_snippet.sent: Tim Sherwood is keen to see Gardner, a former England Under-21 player, train day-to-day before making up Gary Gardner mind and Gary Gardner has spoken previously about Gary Gardner desire for homegrown players to make an impact at the club.
article_snippet.sent: Gary Gardner will report to Aston for pre-season training to be assessed by Tim Sherwood .
article_snippet.sent: Gardner, born in Solihull, joined Aston Villa's academy aged seven and last year was rewarded with a new contract that expires in June 2016 despite suffering serious knee injuries. '
article_snippet.sent: Gardner scored a stunning free-kick against Watford with Tim Sherwood in attendance at the City Ground .
highlights_snippet.sent: Gary Gardner confirms Gary Gardner'll report to Aston Villa for pre-season training .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Tim Sherwood is keen to asses Gary Gardner ahead of next season .
  