Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill saluted a "terrific performance" from Ashley Young as his side came from behind to overpower Burnley 5-2 at Villa Park.

Villa were below par in the opening 45 minutes and fell behind to a goal from Steven Fletcher.

But Young grabbed the equaliser and his display from the flank inspired Villa to a second half revival which culminated in four goals in 13 minutes from Stewart Downing (2), Emile Heskey and Gabriel Agbonlahor, before Martin Paterson pulled one back at the end for the visitors.

O'Neill said: "Ashley was terrific for us today. He wanted to make things happen. I was delighted with his performance. I have this argument every week with people who say that his form has dipped this season but I think he has done brilliantly.

"It's just been the case that other players have sometimes stolen the limelight, like James Milner. I've been delighted with both of them - and a few others besides."

O'Neill admitted: "We started slowly. We didn't get into gear in the first half and were sluggish. But, in a game where expectations were high for us to win it, to come from behind was very pleasing.

"There was relief with the equaliser when Downing scored a great second goal and then we had a spell where we were electric.

"In that spell, the movement was terrific and we also had the ability to finish moves off - which has not been our strongest point."

O'Neill admitted Agbonlahor had played despite suffering a calf injury in training. He will assess the fitness of the England striker before deciding whether or not to risk him in Wednesday's FA Cup fifth round replay against Crystal Palace.

O'Neill said: "Gabby had recovered from his ankle problem but hurt his calf in training yesterday and was quite sore so I will see how he feels tomorrow."