00:00Morgan Rogers believes the sky is the limit as he sets his sights on becoming one of Europe's
00:06biggest stars at Aston Villa. The 22-year-old has enjoyed a meteoric rise since joining Villa in
00:13January 2024. He's quickly become one of the Premier League's standout performers, made a big
00:19impression in the Champions League and earned his first senior England cap. Now he's determined to
00:26keep pushing forward and says Villa Park is the perfect place to do so. The reality of what I want
00:32to do and where I want to finish my career of the group and category of players I want to be involved
00:38with, I've got to do it for a number of years like these players have. So yeah, this is a good start
00:43and I'm happy but it's definitely not the end and I'll keep pushing to get better. Rogers has thrived
00:49under Unai Emery whose trust and tactical freedom have allowed the attacking midfielder to express
00:54himself fully. He's played a central role in Villa's resurgence this season with the club battling hard
01:00for a top four finish in the league and the opportunity to secure another Champions League
01:05campaign. Even Pep Guardiola has taken notice. Ahead of Villa's clash with Manchester City, the former boss
01:13labelled Rogers an exceptional player and highlighted him as a major threat. The praise carries extra meaning
01:21given Rogers came through City's academy, playing alongside Cole Palmer, James Trafford and others
01:28before leaving in 2023. After a standout spell at Middlesbrough, Rogers joined Villa in a £15m deal
01:35and has made a huge impact. He scored 14 goals and provided 13 assists in 48 appearances this season,
01:44thriving on the big stage.
01:45However, his journey hasn't been straightforward. His first loan at Lincoln City showed his potential
01:53but spells at Bournemouth and Blackpool were disrupted by injury and instability.
01:59Now, with England caps and elite performances to his name, Rogers is showing just how far belief,
02:06resilience and the right environment can take a player. At 22, this only feels like the beginning.
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