Cahill focussed on Millwall

Millwall's Tim Cahill said he is focused on their new First Division campaign despite speculation that Aston Villa are poised to make a bid for him.

The ambitious 22-year-old midfielder was watched by several Premiership clubs last season and Villa manager Graham Taylor admires his allaction style.

But Cahill signed a new deal at Millwall last season tying him to the club for another three years.

He admitted: " I'm just concentrating on getting myself right for the start of the season and making sure I apply myself right for Millwall.

"It is a compliment if Premiership clubs are interested in you, but if someone wanted me they would put in a bid."

Cahill is in Millwall's squad for the friendly at Barry Town tonight, but striker Richard Sadlier will be given more time to recover from a hip operation and defender Robbie Ryan has a hamstring problem.