Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez has paid tribute to central defenders Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings.
The trio kept another clean sheet for Saturday's 0-0 draw with Wolves.
Martinez said, “It's been a pleasure to play behind them.
"I always thought they were top class defenders. Obviously last season we couldn't show it and the team conceded so many goals, but one of the reasons I decided to come here was because I trusted them, and you can see how good they are.
"For me, they are the best two defenders in England.
"The way they block shots, the way they head the ball, the organisation and the communication, I haven't seen them put a foot wrong in the whole season.
"It's a massive relief for me when I have two big and quick guys like them in front of me. It makes my job a lot easier."
