Morgan Rogers: From City Cast-Off to England Starter - Villa Star’s Remarkable Rise Continues - video Dailymotion

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When England face Latvia in their World Cup qualifier, Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers is expected to start, capping a remarkable rise in recent months.   The 23-year-old attacking midfielder endured a slow start to his senior career after four years at Manchester City, during which he was loaned to Lincoln City, AFC Bournemouth, and Blackpool between 2021 and 2023. Despite his early potential, he never made a Premier League appearance for City and was sold to Middlesbrough two years ago, where he played fewer than 30 Championship matches.

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00:00When England faced Latvia in their World Cup qualifier Aston Villa star Morgan Rodgers is expected to start,

00:08capping a remarkable rise in recent months.

00:11The 23-year-old attacking midfielder endured a slow start to his senior career after four years at Manchester City,

00:18during which he was loaned to Lincoln, City, AFC Bournemouth and Blackpool between 2021 and 2023.

00:24He never made a Premier League appearance for City and was sold to Middlesbrough two years ago,

00:30where he played fewer than 30 championship matches.

00:34Rodgers' move to Villa in January 2024 marked a turning point.

00:37Unlike many newcomers, he was thrown straight into the first team, showing glimpses of his quality immediately.

00:45However, Villa's disastrous start to the new season saw questions raised about his form as he struggled in several matches.

00:52Even as Villa's results falters, Rodgers faced criticism for a series of underwhelming displays,

00:59though his pedigree and talent were never in doubt.

01:02Internationally, Rodgers' performances have been encouraging, having represented England at every youth level.

01:10He scored his first senior international goal against Wales in their friendly at Wembley,

01:15highlighting the contrast between his club struggles and international impact.

01:19It reinforced the view that he remains a player of considerable potential, capable of influencing big matches.

01:28Villa manager Unai Emre has consistently backed Rodgers, starting him regularly and showing faith in his ability to return to peak form.

01:36The club sees him as one of their most important assets, combining on-field quality with significant financial value.

01:43The report suggests Villa are keen of offering him a new deal, even though he is already contracted until 2030.

01:51For the Villains, a new contract with improved terms and a potential release clause would allow them to protect their investment,

01:58whether they choose to keep Rodgers, sell him willingly or negotiate a high-value transfer next summer.

02:05With his blend of talent and markability, Rodgers remains central to both Villa's plans and England's ambitions.

Morgan Rogers: From City Cast-Off to England Starter - Villa Star’s Remarkable Rise Continues

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