Freiburg 0-3 Aston Villa: What Rogers, McGinn and Konsa said
To be here, in 2026, as captain of Aston Villa is incredible. The average age of Aston Villa's starting XI was 29 years and 342 days, the third-oldest for a Europa League final after Fulham against Atletico de Madrid in 2010 (30y 245d) and Sevilla against Roma in 2023 (30y 53d).
[Getty Images] Aston Villa goalscorer Morgan Rogers, speaking to TNT Sport: "It's hard to put into words, we've worked so hard for this. We've delivered and come through. It's a great moment for the fans, great for the club.
We'll go down in history. "There was so much excitement. We're all really excited.
"The manager has been banging on at me to get easier goals and get into the box. I'm happy I could get a toe onto it and score. "I'm tired but not that tired.
It's all worth it in the end. " Captain John McGinn, also speaking to TNT Sports: "I can't believe it to be honest. What we've been through as a club, this club is close to being in a right bad way seven years ago.