Goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini says new manager Steve Bruce has instilled more confidence in the Championship club's squad since he took over at Villa Park.
After replacing Roberto di Matteo, former Birmingham City boss Bruce, 55, has steered Villa to back-to-back league wins for the first time in nearly 18 months.
"It's very pleasing," Gollini, 21, told BBC WM 95.6.
"The guys are pushing themselves very hard - they're doing a fantastic job."
Bruce, who left Hull City in the summer after guiding them to promotion back to the Premier League, is unbeaten after three games in charge of Villa.