Belgium stricker Christian Benteke has already become a 'cult hero' at Aston Villa, such is the impact he has made in an otherwise dismal season for the Premier League strugglers, manager Paul Lambert said on Friday.
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The imposing frontman, 22, has been a shinning light since joining from Belgian side Racing Genk in August.
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Benteke's first season in England has yielded 14 goals in all competitions, including five in the last four games, and his performances have given the under-fire Lambert a huge boost as Villa battle for survival.
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'' When the guy came in people were saying to me 'who is he and why are you going for someone from Genk?' '', Lambert told the club's website ahead of a Sunday's league clash at home to West Ham united.
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'' With what he's done, I think he's a cult hero ''.