Aston Villa boss Graham Taylor paid tribute to veteran striker Dion Dublin after his goal snatched a vital victory against Everton.

Substitute Dublin - who was on loan at Millwall last season - came off the bench to score the 84th minute clincher in a 3-2 win at Villa Park.

It was 33-year-old Dublin's 99th Pemiership goal, and Taylor is hoping he will be at Villa Park to complete his century.

Taylor said: "Dion's now got his 99th Premiership goal so he obviously wants another one.

"He's now got a good target to aim for - not too many strikers have 100."

Dublin's winner eased the pressure on Taylor after the derby defeat at Birmingham - and after Everton threatened to complete a remarkable comeback despite going two goals down.

And Taylor added: "To some people outside the club Dion has become partly a forgotten man.

"But he represents what I have said to everyone else in his situation such as Alan Wright or Steve Stone, and that is to be ready when your time comes."

Taylor said: "If you lose a two-goal lead at home when you have just lost the previous game to your local rivals, then your fans are not going to be very happy.