Matthew Lowton spelt out his excitement at becoming Villa's newest recruit in his first interview since signing from Sheffield United.

Lowton became the club's third summer signing when he completed his switch from Bramall Lane on Friday.

The 23-year-old defender admitted he can't wait to realise a "childhood dream" of playing in the top-flight.

He also discussed the key role new manager Paul Lambert played in persuading him to move to Villa Park.

Click here to watch the full interview with Lowton on AVTV.

Lowton, who was an ever-present for the Blades in League One last season, put pen-to-paper with Villa after agreeing terms and passing a medical.

And the right-back said he can't wait to get started after being impressed by the magnitude of the club, its fan base and its facilities.

In his first interview as a Villa player, he also talked about the buzz around Bodymoor Heath following the arrival of Lambert and fellow new signings Brett Holman and Karim El Ahmadi.

Lowton discussed the grounding he received at Sheffield United's renowned academy as well as his experience on loan at Hungarian side Ferencvaros.

And he revealed his desire to follow in the footsteps of former Villa loanee Kyle Walker - another graduate of the Blades academy.

Click here to watch the full interview with Lowton on AVTV.

He discussed:

Delight at signing
Villa's reputation
His top-flight dream
Paul Lambert
New era excitement
Sheffield United
Karim El Ahmadi
Brett Holman
New team-mates
His main attributes

Click here to watch the full interview with Lowton on AVTV.