Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood says that he was confident his strikers would score goals when they were provided with good service.

Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor scored two goals apiece in the Villans' 4-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light, the side's first goals away from home since December.

The result represents the Birmingham side's third consecutive victory under Sherwood, moving them six points clear of the relegation zone.