Morgan Rogers believes he'll keep improving with every game he plays for Aston Villa and has hailed his relationship with Unai Emery. The 21-year-old joined Villa in January from Middlesbrough for £8m, rising to a possible £15m if long-term clauses are met. He's played more
Football than he would have expected in recent weeks after Jacob Ramsey suffered an injury in the win over Luton, but Rogers has grown in confidence and looks at home in the Premier League. Rogers was recruited by Monchi for his potential and Villa fans saw glimpses of it in the 2-0 win over Wolves on Saturday night. The Halesowen-born forward carried the ball with purpose and swagger as Wolves midfielders hung off him at one stage. READ | Unai Emery meets Gordon Cowans and posts brilliant Aston Villa message READ | Ollie Watkins injury, Aston Villa options and Unai Emery's worst case scenario "I loved it, derby day, nothing better," he said. "Me being from Birmingham as well, there’s a bit more on it. I’m buzzing. But we won, we played well for large parts and deserved the win, so I’m really happy. "I’m just trying to make an impact. The team were playing really well before I came and I’m trying to add to that and be in the rhythm of it. I feel like I’m finding my feet and I’m getting better every time I step on the pitch. I just want to keep improving and I know I’ve got more levels to go I’m looking forward to it. "I’m happy to play anywhere. I feel like I’ve got the capabilities to play in different positions anywhere across the frontline. I have the understanding to play in different positions. I’ve picked that up since I was young. I’ve played everywhere. Anywhere the manager wants me to play, I’m happy." Rogers will head to the Etihad Stadium this week for the first time since leaving Man City last summer as Villa face the
Premier League champions on Wednesday night. He did not make a senior appearance under
Pep Guardiola and had to leave City to kick-start his senior career at Boro. Not only has he made the unexpected jump to the top-flight just months after departing City, but Rogers is playing for a side gunning for
Champions League qualification and silverware in the final weeks of the campaign. "It’s the stuff I dreamed of because I watched the Premier League every week so to be a part of it is something I never thought I’d be a part of," Rogers said. "But it was also something I knew I could achieve and I’m happy to be here. "I don’t just want to be here. I want to make an impact and do something in the Premier League and I’ve got the capability to do that. I’ve got a manager behind me who is going to push me and challenge me and I need that. I’ve got players around me who will push me as well and that’s what I want to do. "He (Emery) likes to mention I’m a Championship player a lot. That’s the kind of relationship we have. He’s trying to push me because he wants me to get to that level and it’s about showing me I can. "It’s not a negative thing. No way. It’s motivational. He’s trying to push me every day in training. If I’m not 100 per cent at the level he will be the first to let me know. That’s the relationship we have. I wouldn’t want to change that. He pushes me where I need to and I feel I’m getting better and I’m so happy with the relationship we’ve got." What do you make of Rogers' comments? Tell us HERE