Matty Cash insists Morgan Rogers has shown that form is temporary but class is permanent, after the forward bagged his first goal of the season against Tottenham on Sunday.

The 23-year-old had struggled to reach the levels he displayed on a consistent basis last season during the early weeks of this campaign but appears to have turned a corner after opening his account for England earlier this month, before firing in a stunning equaliser against Tottenham.

Villa boss Unai Emery faced calls from fans to drop Rogers following his slow start - a slump that reached a low point when home supporters sarcastically cheered as he completed a pass late on against Bologna in the club’s first Europa League game.

Since then, Rogers has responded with two assists in each of the following league games against Fulham and Burnley, and while there’s still room for improvement, his recent strike looks set to be a strong contender for Villa’s goal of the season.

Emery’s decision to keep faith with Rogers has been vindicated, and Cash...