Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is demanding a show of character from his players.

While accepting his role in Villa's sorry start to the season, the manager reckons it is time players started taking responsibility too.

“I like to try to win enough games rather than going out there not to be beat because I've done that a few times and you end up getting beat anyway," said Sherwood.

“I'd rather go to win but I need to find a team out of the squad who can go to places like Stamford Bridge and not be scared and are willing to put up a fight and be brave on the football.

“I'm learning all the time about them. They train hard, they're all good lads. I need some men to come out of the woodwork."