Declan Rice sends message to Morgan Rogers as Aston Villa hero lifts Europa League
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Credit: Imago Thu 21 May 2026 8:43, UK Declan Rice has messaged Morgan Rogers after he scored as Aston Villa beat SC Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Villa’s victory in Istanbul has marked their first major trophy in 30 years, and their first European trophy in 44 years. ⚽ Aston Villa Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews and tactical analysis for every Aston Villa fixture.
VISIT THE VILLA MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Declan Rice lauds Morgan RogersFootball Insider exclusively revealed in April that Bayern Munich are targeting Rogers this summer, and they will be joined by several other clubs across Europe.But Villa have plenty of leverage for the 23-year-old, who is under contract until 2031, and they do not need to sell him after qualifying for the Champions League.Morgan RogersStats vs SC FreiburgMinutes played90Goals1Assists1Accurate passes15/16Shots 4Recoveries2Was fouled2The England international has enjoyed another superb season, and he was a star man for Emery’s team yet again on Wednesday.Rogers’ pass for the opener was sublime, perfectly floated into the path of Tielemans, who still had it all to do.The former Middlesbrough man was a constant threat throughout, and eventually got his goal when he got to Buendia’s cross before the defender to poke past Noah Atubolu.He posted several pictures from the night on Instagram, accompanying them with a caption that read: “History!!! We did it!!”Arsenal midfielder Rice, who celebrated his own trophy on Tuesday night as the Gunners were crowned Premier League champions, commented with an emoji that read “top”.Former Villa man commentsJacob Ramsey moved to Newcastle United last summer in a deal worth around £43million, marking the first time in his career that he has not been on the books at Villa.The midfielder would have been frustrated by his timing, now, although it is widely accepted that the move was forced by the profit and sustainability issues at Villa Park.Aston Villa can confirm that Jacob Ramsey has left the club to join Newcastle United.
Good luck, JJ 💜 pic.twitter.com/zaZi0WWhJa— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 17, 2025 View Tweet Ramsey commented on Rogers’ post with hearts, joining the celebrations of a historic night for the Villans.Despite leaving, the 24-year-old played his part in Emery’s project and is remembered fondly. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath. Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from Villa Park.