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Aston Villa v Lille: Pau Torres says Unai Emery's side can continue to fight on two fronts

Aston Villa can challenge for Europa Conference League glory and Champions League qualification, says centre-back Pau Torres.

Villa host Lille in their Conference League quarter-final first leg on Thursday as they edge closer to a first major trophy since 1996.

They have not finished higher than fifth in the Premier League since 1997 but sit outside the top four only on goal difference, behind Tottenham.

Two leagues will get an extra Champions League place based on their teams' performances in Europe this season - as decided by Uefa's coefficient table. Italy lead that table, but fifth in the Premier League would secure a spot if England finishes above Germany to get second.