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Villa ace Benteke confident building on last season success

Christian Benteke is confident building on last season's success with Aston Villa.

The Belgium star, 22, scored 23 goals in his debut season but with Villa looking to push up the table and a World Cup to come next summer, he admits the stakes are higher.

Benteke said: "A lot of people are waiting for me. The fans are waiting for me, so the pressure will be ­bigger, but I can take it.

"I am young and confident and I love the pressure.

"Last season was a very good first season for me but now it's behind me. I expect to do better than last season."

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