Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is convinced his young team is now maturing.

Lambert believes the club are finally on the up after three years battling relegation.

He said: "I think the lads have become men. They have been excellent.

"The football club is a healthy place for it. If they can grow together and we get a few back from injury it looks good."

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