"After four years at Manchester City, for whom he signed from West Bromwich Albion, the 23-year-old took a while to make his mark. Man City loaned out the Halesowen-born attacking midfielder to Lincoln City, AFC Bournemouth and Blackpool between 2021 and 2023. Two years ago he was sold to Championship club Middlesbrough without playing a Premier League game. You may like Morgan Rogers on the ball for England (Image credit: Getty Images) Rogers joined Villa in January 2024 after fewer than 30 Championship appearances for Boro."
"Unlike many other new Villa signings, the former West Brom youngster was essentially thrown straight into the side. He hadn't looked back until August, when question marks over his form question marks whose origins emerged last season became one of the dominant features of Villa's dreadful start to 2025-26. Aston Villa boss Unai Emery (Image credit: Getty Images) Rogers, who has represented England at every age level within the last decade, barely put a foot right before the September international break."
"Adored though he is at Villa Park, a string of substandard displays resulted in heavy criticism. Even in the context of Villa's awful form, Rogers' shortcomings stood out. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. By the time he was ironically cheered for completing a pass against Bologna in the Europa League and subsequently cheered through an improved display in the Premier League against Fulham, another narrative was taking hold."
Morgan Rogers progressed through Manchester City's system after signing from West Bromwich Albion and experienced loan spells at Lincoln City, AFC Bournemouth and Blackpool between 2021 and 2023. He moved permanently to Middlesbrough without making a Premier League appearance and joined Aston Villa in January 2024, where he was immediately integrated into the first team. Strong initial form gave way to a dip in August during Villa's poor 2025–26 start, prompting heavy criticism. Rogers represented England at every youth level and earned September plaudits for his international contributions, even as club-versus-country narratives emerged around his performances.
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