Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has insisted that his squad is getting stronger all the time.
The Villans are currently in 11th place in the Premier League table following Sunday's 3-0 defeat at home to Manchester United.
Despite that setback, Lambert is convinced that his players are tough enough to continue climbing up the standings.
"We're stronger as a group and we're growing stronger all the time," the Scot told the Birmingham Mail.
"Defeats are part of the job, but you simply dust yourself down and get right back at it. This attitude is increasingly evident in our play and the way we can deal with adversity.
"We're still a work in progress and we're nowhere near the finished article, but the foundations are in place."
Villa continue their Premier League campaign on Saturday when they make the trip to Stoke City.
