Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is convinced new signing Joe Cole will make a big impact on his youthful squad.
Lambert has been hunting more experience and believes the three-time Premier League winner will provide vital know-how to the squad.
"For us, he's got a lot to offer - he's an intelligent footballer and his attitude is first-class.
"When we sat down and talked I was very impressed by him.
"He's a guy who has played at the top for many years, been capped 56 times for England which is incredible but he still has an awful lot to offer and he wants to prove himself still.
"This is a really good signing for us. If the fire wasn't still burning in him, which is the phrase he's used himself, he would have gone overseas and been content with what he's achieved.
"But that's not him. Players will learn from Joe Cole, as they will from Philippe Senderos who joined us last week. I'm looking forward to both of them being part of the group and the other players will be excited by them joining, too."
