Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has insisted that he is getting back to his best after netting the winner in his side's 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.

The Belgian international struck just after the half-hour mark to secure Villa's third win in their last six Premier League games and alleviate their relegation worries.

"I'm happy today because we won and I scored. I had a tough time with my injury but I'm getting back to my old level," Benteke told BBC Sport.

"I try to help my team, and do my best every time. I think we have to try to win every game. It's not very easy to take a point."

The result moves Villa up to 15th place in the Premier League table and leaves them six points clear of the relegation zone with five games to play.