Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor is happy playing for manager Paul Lambert.

Agbonlahor can see similarities between former Villa boss Martin O'Neill and Lambert who regards the Irishman as his mentor.

The Villa striker said: "I think you can see a lot of similarities, especially as he (Lambert) had a spell with Martin so he's obviously picked up a few things.

"You can tell what he is like on the touchline, similar to what Martin was like when he was here, jumping up and down.

"I think he is passionate about the game like Martin was. It can help, if you get that encouragement from the side especially with a lot of the younger lads.

"There are also similarities between now and the start of Martin's time at Villa. We had signings then that were young like we have made now."