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West Bromwich-born Smith has laughed off suggestions that his Aston Villa side go into the two-legged shoot out as favourites.

Villa clinched a play-ff spot with a magnificent late run which saw them take 30 points from 30 in a ten-match winning streak.

Smith says he's heard the talk that Villa are as good as at Wembley - and is having none of it.

Smith said: “I know several pundits are saying that we are the favourites but West Brom have been above us in the table all season.

“We drew at their place and then they beat us at Villa Park. For me, they are the favourites and we're looking forward to spoiling their party.”

Smith has a full strength squad to choose fro after resting several key players for the last game of the season against Norwich.

He added: “It's a big game, there's no getting away from that. The prize of potentially getting to the Premier League ensures that.

“West Brom will certainly take a lot of heart from the fact that we haven't beaten them this season.

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“One thing is for sure it won't be over come Tuesday – we've seen that this week with Liverpool and Tottenham.”

Smith added: “There's an awful lot to play for but we have a lot of belief. The hardest job for me now is having to upset players who don't make the team but I'm used to that.

“We're confident without being over-confident because of the run we have been on. I rested Jack Grealish, Tyrone Mings, John McGinn and Anwar El Ghazi because there was a short turnaround.

“Consequently I've got a full squad to choose from. Everyone is looking forward to it and Villa Park will be rocking. We're all fit and raring to go.”