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Donyell Malen admitted that even he was surprised by Morgan Rogers’ quality in scoring the stunning free-kick that secured Aston Villa all three points at Leeds United.

The England international scored both of Villa’s goals at Elland Road, with his first assisted by Malen, who flashed the ball to the near post, allowing Rogers to flick it past Lucas Perri.

It was an immediate impact from Malen, who came on at the start of the second half alongside compatriot Ian Maatsen.

Another substitute, Ross Barkley, then won a free-kick 15 minutes from time, providing Rogers with the chance to step up and net the first Premier League brace of his career, and he did just that by dipping the ball over the wall and under the crossbar.

“It was an amazing free-kick,” Malen said after f

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