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Steven Gerrard praises Aston Villa starlet Jacob Ramsey as undroppable... with 20-year-old 'delivering on the pitch' and manager keen to promote academy talent

Steven Gerrard says Aston Villa starlet Jacob Ramsey is making himself undroppable.

Ramsey, 20, is enjoying a breakout season at Villa Park, building on last campaign when he mainly contributed from the bench by starting to make himself a fixture in the first team.

Ramsey has started 11 league games this season, including five of Gerrard's six matches in charge, compared to six last term.

Steven Gerrard (pictured) has praised Jacob Ramsey for making himself undroppable
Ramsey (pictured) is one of Aston Villa's most promising young players
The 20-year-old Ramsey (left) has impressed Gerrard with several eye-catching performances

And the England under-21 midfielder has caught the eye with two spectacular goals against Arsenal and Norwich along with his overall displays.