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'If we do it and we are finally safe, I will consider this one of the greatest successes in my career': Pepe Reina says helping keep Aston Villa up in the Premier League will be up there with winning a World Cup!

Pepe Reina has graced some of the biggest clubs in the world, winning a World Cup and playing in a Champions League final, but insists keeping Aston Villa in the Premier League will rank alongside any of his best experiences.

‘I was talking about this to some of the lads the other day,’ said the 37-year-old goalkeeper signed on loan from AC Milan in January.

‘If we do it and we are finally safe, I will consider this one of the greatest successes in my career.

Pepe Reina has felt a big responsibility to help keep Aston Villa in the Premier League
Reina was brought in on the back of a long-term injury to number-one keeper Tom Heaton
Reina has added experience and calm to an inexperienced young Aston Villa side
Aston Villa put themself in the driving seat for safety after a 1-0 win over Arsenal on Tuesday

‘It is so meaningful for me.