Birmingham newcomer Scott Dann is hoping to tap into the knowledge of manager Alex McLeish and assistant Roy Aitken to help him develop as a defender.

Doncaster manager Sean O’Driscoll claims the club have yet to receive an approach from Birmingham for defender Matthew Mills.Blues assistant manager Roy Aitken was at the Keepmoat Stadium on Tuesday night reportedly keeping tabs on the centre-back as he played his part in Rovers’ 3-0 FA Cup victory over Cheltenham.

Birmingham City coach Roy Aitken says the strength of the club’s squad will prove its worth as they embark on a hectic schedule.