Nigel Reo-Coker says Aston Villa's team building is heading in the right direction.

"For any team not in the top four, it's a building process," he said. "You're not going to get the guaranteed quick fix to get into the top four.

"The top four teams have been doing it for years, they have been spending serious money for years on wages and transfer fees.

"And it takes time. Any club has to eventually build up to that process."