Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert admits they're in crisis after defeat to Hull City.

Lambert made no attempt to downplay the gravity of their situation, but admitted his side were short of self-belief.

"I can't describe how we feel as a group," he said.

"It's as flat as you'd probably guess. But I've just said to the lads there's two ways to go - you can meet it head on or you buckle under it. Make sure you don't buckle for your own career.

"You can't feel sorry for yourself, you've got to pick yourself up and go again.

"The supporters expect a reaction. No matter what you do you've got to make sure you're out of the bottom.

"It's the biggest 13 games of their careers coming up."