Jedinak was this week named in Australia's 30-man squad for upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Thailand.

The 33-year-old midfielder missed Australia's Confederations Cup campaign, having undergone a groin operation in the off-season.

He has also missed Villa's opening four fixtures this season, but could return against Norwich City in the Championship on Saturday.

“Mile has trained all week," Bruce said.

"He wants to be involved too."

Villa have remarkably failed to win a league game without Jedinak in the starting line-up since he joined the club in August last year.

The Villans are currently 21st in the Championship with one point from three league games.