Rogers named Europa League player of the season after inspiring Villa victory

(Reuters) - Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers has been named the Europa ​League Player of the Season ‌after inspiring his side to a 3-0 victory over German team Freiburg ​in the final, UEFA said ​on Thursday.

The 23-year-old England international capped ⁠a stellar continental campaign by ​scoring the third goal and ​providing an assist in the Istanbul decider on Wednesday, securing the trophy and ending ​a 30-year wait for silverware ​for the Premier League club.

Rogers was a ‌cornerstone ⁠of Villa's run to the final, also scoring against Salzburg and Bologna, and recording five assists.

Freiburg ​forward Johan ​Manzambi was ⁠named the Europa League Revelation of the Season ​after the 20-year-old Swiss international ​featured ⁠in all 15 matches for the runners-up, scoring twice, including a ⁠crucial ​semi-final strike against ​Braga, and providing two assists.