Aston Villa midfielder Mile Jedinak has insisted it is time for the club to “kick on” after recent results have eased relegation fears at Villa Park, reports the club’s official website.

Steve Bruce’s side were without a victory between Boxing Day and February 25th, but since a 1-0 victory over Derby County, Villa have recorded three consecutive victories.

Villa now sit 13th in the Sky Bet Championship table, 11-points clear of the relegation zone, with their second-flight status all but secured.

Jedinak returned from injury in the defeat to Newcastle United, the last time Villa lost, and their improved form has coincided with the Australian’s comeback.

Speaking to the club’s official website, Jedinak confirmed he tried to have a positive influence on the side whilst injured, he said: “When you come into work and are not able to play, when we went through that run, you see people and it was a little bit down but you kept saying ‘we’re only a win away from turning it around, guys.’

“Keeping positive and staying on top of that and having the belief and the experience of knowing what it takes to get out of this division and seeing everyone come in with their exuberance and trying to put it right it makes you want to come into work and do well.

“I’m just happy we’ve got the results of late to show that. Now it’s time to kick on with it.”

While Villa are not competing for promotion back to the Premier League, Bruce’s side are set to have a say in the race for the top-flight, as they face Huddersfield Town and Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday and Saturday respectively.

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