There have been difficult moments, dark times where it hasn't always gone my way and it's been challenging, but that's all part and parcel of football' Morgan Rogers on the setbacks he overcame to make it to the top

"There have been difficult moments, dark times where it hasn't always gone my way and it's been challenging, but that's all part and parcel of football. It makes you a better player and a better person - it makes you stronger."

"I got called into the squad late and I was hoping to maybe catch two minutes at the end of one game, not to get on after an hour when we needed a goal."

Morgan Rogers faced challenges early in his career, including unsuccessful loan spells at Bournemouth and Blackpool. These experiences contributed to his development as a player and person. Now a vital part of Aston Villa's top-five ambitions, Rogers is set to represent England in the World Cup. He acknowledges that overcoming setbacks has strengthened him. His senior England debut came in 2024 after progressing through youth levels, where he unexpectedly played a significant role in a Nations League match against Greece.

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