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Mar 2, 2014 at 4.30pm UK
 
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Benteke (25', 27'), Bacuna (36'), Bassong (41' og.)
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Paul Lambert: 'Christian Benteke can be world class'

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert believes that Christian Benteke can become a "world-class" player following his two goals against Norwich City on Sunday.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has claimed that Christian Benteke can become a "world-class" player following his two goals against Norwich City.

The Belgian, 23, netted a brace on Sunday as the Villans earned a 4-1 win over Lambert's former club in the Premier League.

"I think if he does over the second half of this season what he did last season then we're talking about having an absolute world-class player on our hands," Lambert is quoted as saying by Sky Sports News.

"This season was always going to be hard for him. He's only been in Britain for a year and a half, and I think people forget that, and they forget his age as well.

"He's got the ability to be a top, top player, but he's still a long, long way to go before he hits the heights of his career."

Villa continue their Premier League campaign on Saturday when they travel to title challengers Manchester City.

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Aston Villa's Zaire-born Belgian striker Christian Benteke jumps to score their first goal during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Norwich City at Villa Park in Birmingham on March 2, 2014
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