Aston Villa captain John McGinn has delivered a glowing two-word verdict on teammate Morgan Rogers, describing the in-form forward as the 'whole package' following his pivotal role in the club's remarkable winning streak.
Dressing Room Influence and Stunning Form
McGinn revealed that the 23-year-old Rogers has quickly become a significant and vocal presence within the Villa dressing room. This influence has grown alongside his spectacular performances on the pitch, which have been central to Villa's dramatic turnaround this season.
The team's fortunes have mirrored those of Rogers himself. After failing to win any of their first six matches in all competitions, Villa have now won 17 of their last 19 games. Their recent 2-1 victory at Chelsea marked an incredible 11th consecutive win.
A Goal of the Season Contender Factory
During this winning run, Rogers has been nothing short of sensational, scoring seven crucial goals. His contributions have included three separate braces against Leeds United, West Ham, and Manchester United.
McGinn highlighted Rogers's technical quality, joking to Sky Sports about the player's early access to match balls due to a Puma sponsorship. "You see him practicing in training all the time, like with that free-kick against Leeds," McGinn said, praising his dedication.
The England international's strikes have often been spectacular, with goals against Tottenham, Leeds, West Ham, and Manchester United all potential contenders for the club's Goal of the Season award.
The Complete Player with a Bright Future
McGinn emphasised that Rogers possesses all the attributes of a top modern forward. "I think he has the whole package, in terms of strength, pace, power and the ability to match it too," the skipper stated.
He also credited manager Unai Emery's foresight in signing Rogers, a move some initially questioned. McGinn added that recognition from the England setup has further validated the player's rapid development.
Rogers recently signed a new long-term contract with Villa, securing his future at the club. McGinn sees this as a major coup, believing the best is yet to come. "He's a top player and he's getting better and better. The lucky thing for us is that he has just signed a new contract, he is only 23," McGinn added.
The captain also touched on their strong, if occasionally fiery, relationship off the pitch. "He is always involved in the arguments. He is very stubborn. Me and him clash and argue sometimes, but it's nothing bad. We're good mates and it's great to see him flourish," McGinn concluded.
