The improved contract for the 23-year-old former Crewe man was announced today.

Villa manager Paul Lambert hailed Westwood's passing ability, work rate and attitude while Westwood said: ."This time last year I was still on pre-season with Crewe and now I'm signing another contract at Villa, it's a fantastic feeling for me.

"I love being here and I'm delighted to be part of a great football club. You look at the players the manager has brought to the club and they're all young and hungry. I just want to be part of that and hopefully we're building something special here."