Steven Gerrard says he is ready to ‘push hard’ to try to re-establish Aston Villa as one of the biggest clubs in the country.
The Villa manager, who tested positive for Covid on Saturday and will miss at least the next two games, has four wins from six games since taking over from Dean Smith and wants to build on that new-found optimism.
Gerrard has hinted at squad strengthening next month and, with the wealth of owners Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris behind him, he hopes Villa can be a force in the Premier League.
The former Liverpool and England midfielder, whose side host Chelsea on Sunday, said: ‘It’s a massive club and I’m really privileged and honoured to be in this seat and this position.