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Morgan Rogers

Morgan Rogers — Aston Villa forward who scored in the Europa League final against Freiburg and appeared in England's squad for the 2026 World Cup.

2026-05-202026-06-25

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Bellingham had to be pulled away by team-mate Morgan Rogers as he engaged with the Ghana coach and his backroom staff.

    Silly tackle, bad reaction – Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row
  3. Joy Online

    Ivan Toney and Morgan Rogers were among the scorers as England recorded a comprehensive 5-1 victory over the Major League Soccer side in a practice match on Thursday.

    Tuchel throws first pitch as England enjoy downtime
  4. Joy Online

    Jude Bellingham showed exactly why Tuchel selected him ahead of Morgan Rogers with a powerful run and finish moments after the break as the Three Lions established control once more.

    Kane and Bellingham shine as England outshine Croatia in thriller
  5. Joy Online

    One of the main talking points around selection before England’s first group game against Croatia was whether boss Thomas Tuchel would select Real Madrid’s Bellingham or Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers in the number 10 role behind captain Harry Kane.

    ‘Chip on shoulder’ may help Bellingham to best form
  6. Joy Online

    Crucially, that would mean Jude Bellingham is set to win the race ahead of Morgan Rogers to play in the coveted No 10 role.

    Bellingham, but no Guehi – England’s expected team
  7. Joy Online

    The other thing is just to enjoy it.” Bellingham’s England team-mate Morgan Rogers reiterated the togetherness of this current group.

    Everyone needs to feel loved playing for England – Bellingham
  8. Joy Online

    Is that an indication he is set to win the race to play in the central attacking role ahead of Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, who is No 17?

    Bellingham is No 10 in England World Cup squad
  9. May 2026
  10. Joy Online

    That was until Youri Tielemans, Emi Buendia and Morgan Rogers scored against Freiburg.

    Village in Juaben celebrates Villa win with parade
  11. Joy Online

    is such an integral part of our team and helped lay the foundations of this success.” With an estimated 20,000 fans present to turn the Turkish city into ‘Astonbul’, Villa secured their first Europa League title with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers

    Prince William celebrates ‘amazing night’ as Villa fans party
  12. Joy Online

    Tielemans’ volley from Morgan Rogers’ cross into the box was a stunner, arrowed into the bottom corner with textbook technique.

    25/26 UEFA Europa League: Unai Emery leads Aston Villa to first European trophy in 44 years

Yesterday

  1. Tuchel defends Bellingham after heated half-time row with Queiroz

    England manager Thomas Tuchel defended Jude Bellingham after the midfielder was involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz at half-time of Tuesday's goalless draw. Bellingham shoved Jerome Opoku and had to be pulled away by Morgan Rogers as he engaged with the Ghana coach and his backroom staff.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Tuchel attends baseball game as England squad rests after World Cup win

    Thomas Tuchel threw the first pitch at Kansas City Royals' stadium as England's squad enjoyed downtime following their 4-2 victory over Croatia. Squad members not used in the match played a separate 5-1 friendly against Sporting KC, with Ivan Toney scoring a hat-trick.

    19 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 17 June

  1. England defeats Croatia in World Cup group stage opener

    England beat Croatia in a high-scoring match in Dallas, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. The match was decided after England came from behind multiple times and ultimately secured a comfortable victory, though England showed defensive vulnerabilities throughout the match.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Bellingham credits World Cup "noise" ahead of England tournament

    Jude Bellingham said external pressure over his England selection may help him perform at his best during the World Cup. The 22-year-old started against Croatia and scored England's third goal in a 4-2 win, saying he felt "fresh and sharp" after a tougher season marked by injury and his club Real Madrid finishing eight points behind Barcelona.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Bellingham set to start as England prepares World Cup opener

    England manager Thomas Tuchel appears likely to field Jude Bellingham in the No 10 role for the World Cup opener against Croatia, based on the team's starting lineup in a 3-0 warm-up win over Costa Rica. Morgan Rogers is expected to be benched in favour of Bellingham for the tournament's start.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Bellingham stresses importance of feeling loved for England

    England midfielder Jude Bellingham has emphasised the need for players to "feel loved" as the team prepares for the World Cup in North America this summer. Bellingham, who was part of the Euro 2024 final squad, acknowledged that the group did not connect as well as it could have during the Euros and says there is a different feel around the camp now.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Jude Bellingham given England No 10 shirt for World Cup

    England has announced its squad numbers for the World Cup, with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham receiving the No 10 shirt, potentially signalling his role in the central attacking role ahead of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Ghanaian village celebrates Aston Villa Europa League win with parade

    Juaben, a Ghanaian village home to about 1,000 Aston Villa supporters, will celebrate the club's 3-0 Europa League victory over Freiburg with a parade of 30 motorcycles and a minibus through the community. The village's passion for Villa stems from Owusu Boakye's grandfather Daniel, who heard stories about the club from a Birmingham family, including tales of player Paul McGrath.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Aston Villa wins Europa League, ends 30-year trophy drought

    Aston Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul on Wednesday, securing their first European trophy since 1982. Prince William, a Villa fan, celebrated the victory and posted congratulations to the team.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Aston Villa wins Europa League title, first in 44 years

    Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul, claiming their first European trophy in 44 years. Manager Unai Emery claimed his fifth Europa League title as Villa dominated the match with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emi Buendia, and Morgan Rogers.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

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