Morgan Rogers, Aston Villa’s hat-trick hero, was blown away by the traveling Celtic fans last night.

The forward scored three goals in Villa’s 4-2 victory over the Parkhead side, with two of them coming in the first five minutes.

Rogers started the goal early with a crisp close-range finish before doubling his team’s lead seconds later.

The 22-year-old then completed his hat-trick in the closing minutes of the second half to secure the three points.

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It wasn’t all easy sailing for Villa, however, as Celtic fought back after going two up early on.

Adam Idah scored a fast brace, bringing the visitors level in the 38th minute.

Rogers was astounded by the scenes in the Celtic area at Villa Park after they tied it 2-2: “That away end,” he commented (The Scottish Sun).

“Especially when they scored two goals back, I’ve never seen the away end like that. “I love it.”

While Celtic finished the league phase with a defeat, they will now face either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich in the knockout stage.

Brendan Rodgers admits that playing any of the European heavyweights will be a ‘big test’ for the first leg, which will take place in less than a fortnight.

The 52-year-old will focus on his team’s next Scottish Premiership match against Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday afternoon.

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