A VILLAIN will get to met his heroes when England face Portugal at Villa Park on Saturday.

James Martin, who is a member of the Aston Villa Villains has been selected as one of eight mascots to lead out Sven Goran Erikkson's national side in this weekend's friendly international.

The ten-year-old pupil of Bredon Hill Middle School was understandably shocked when told of his selection out of the hundreds of Villa Park club members.

The youngster did have high hopes of leading out his favourite club but to be given the chance to mingle with the best in England will be a dream come true!