Aston Villa came from behind to claim a 4-1 win over Bolton Wanderers to reach the Carabao Cup third-round.

Dion Charles scored a 24th-minute opener for Bolton at the University of Bolton Stadium.

However, Douglas Luiz equalised directly before half-time.

Danny Ings completed the turnaround from the penalty spot with 63 minutes gone.

Lucas Digne and Leon Bailey sealed victory with two more goals for the visitors.

The win will bring confidence to a Villa squad that were thoroughly beaten by Crystal Palace last weekend.

Villa boss Steven Gerrard said after the game: "I thought in the second half there was a huge gulf in fitness and quality. In the end we ran away with it comfortably.

"We back ourselves from a fitness point of view. We knew they would not be able to maintain Premier League level for an entire game.

"It was about taking our moments and from there taking the cup tie away from Bolton.

"I always believe in the quality we have got. The game was too end-to-end in the first half. We wanted more control.

"I wanted to respect the fans with the team we put out and show how seriously we are taking this competition."