Manchester United loanee Sam Johnstone is "one of the best young goalkeepers in the country," according to Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce.
Johnstone, 23, joined Championship club Villa on loan from United until the end of the season on Thursday.
And former United captain Bruce has described the signing of Johnstone, who has played for England at under-20 level, as an "excellent acquisition" for his side.
"He is one of the best young goalkeepers in our country," Bruce told Villa's official website. "It was a couple of years ago that him and Jordan Pickford were the talk of everyone.