Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers has enjoyed a sensational season under Unai Emery
Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa
Morgan Rogers admits there was no better club to join than Aston Villa to become the player he is today.
The 22-year-old has enjoyed a rapid rise at Villa since joining from Middlesbrough in January 2024, in a deal worth an initial £8m, rising to £15m with add-ons.
After a bright end to last season, Rogers has registered 25 goal contributions in 45 appearances across all competitions this term.
He earned his first call-up to the England national team in November, before being named in Thomas Tuchel’s first Three Lions squad last month.
“The season’s gone well for me personally, but it’s not done now,” Rogers said on Villa TV. “The business end games that we’ve got left, it’s important for me to show my form into this stage and not just stop now.
“These are the big games that can define our season and whether it becomes a good or a great season. It’s about finishing it off now and then in the summer I can look back at my season.
“Now’s not the time to do so, it’s just to keep focused and keep pushing that final bit just to get where we want to get to and try get our objectives.”
Asked about the key to his form, Rogers said: “I just think confidence, playing with freedom, playing with a smile on my face, enjoying my football. Sometimes, it’s as simple as that.
“We don’t need to be too complicated about it, it’s just about showing how good you are and showing your qualities in the team and enjoying the game.
“Especially for someone like me, if I’ve got a smile on my face and I’m happy, that’s when I’m at my best, and I’m like that here.
“I love the staff, I love the players that I play with, so it makes it more enjoyable.
“There was not a better club to come into than this. The manager, the players around, they’ve all pushed me and drove me on and got the best out of me.”
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