Brentford head coach Thomas Frank praised his players for their mentality to come back from 2-0 down to avoid defeat in the 3-3 draw against Aston Villa - but admitted he would have "really liked three points", having been ahead at Villa Park. Three goals in nine minutes saw the Bees take a 3-2 lead, before a late Ollie Watkins header meant the points were shared in the west Midlands. However, Frank was pleased that his side avoided defeat for a third game in a row, ahead of a clash with Sheffield United at Gtech Community Stadium next Saturday.

"It was an average first half. In my opinion, I felt that we defended very well - apart from one situation, which is irritating me," Frank began.

"It was an average second half. We conceded after a minute, which is also irritating.

"But, after that, all credit to the players: the mentality, character, determination, everything to turn this around.

"Not many teams would be able to do that here at Villa Park against this Aston Villa team that are in form, fantastic at home. That was very impressive.

"Overall, it was a fine point, but we still had the opportunity to win it. The players are doing everything they can, but I would have really liked three points."

Frank added: "We really, really want that win, but it's been good to get points three games in a row, which has been difficult to put these consistent run of games.

"So we're getting points together - that's a positive."