Morgan Rogers Drawing Ronaldo Comparisons, Projected as England Starter for 2026 world Cup
Morgan Rogers has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo and hailed as a “dead cert” to start for England in the 2026 World Cup next summer.
Rogers has been the star player for Aston Villa as they have embarked on a nine-game win streak to propel them up the table and enter an unlikely title race.
The 23-year-old scored twice in Villa’s 3-2 win over West Ham at the London Stadium to continue their winning run, last losing a game in all competitions on Nov. 1 against Liverpool.
Beyond being the main man behind Villa’s change of fortunes though, former England winger Theo Walcott believes Rogers could also be a key figure for Thomas Tuchel’s side in the summer.
He said on BBC’s Match of the Day: “He scored two fantastic goals and, for me, he is not just going to be in the squad next summer — he is a dead cert to be a starter for England at the World Cup — 100%.”
“He does everything, he’s not just a goal threat. I like all [the contenders for the number 10 position], but one of them is going to have to miss out on the squad itself – and Rogers, for me, has to start.”
He is such an intelligent player, he’s the kind of player that recognises a weakness in the structure of the team.
Rogers’ second goal was another of his trademark long-range dipping effort that catches goalkeepers off guard.
He scored a very similar goal in the 2-1 win over Tottenham, as well as a delicately hit free-kick as Villa defeated Leeds.
Those goals were so eye-catching and highlighted just how much talent Rogers possesses, that he earned comparisons to one of
## Morgan Rogers challenging Jude Bellingham for England No. 10 Spot Ahead of World Cup
The notable form of Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers is creating a genuine competition with Real Madrid’s jude Bellingham for the No. 10 position in the England national team, according to Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher.
Carragher highlighted Rogers’ recent performances, noting he has become a standout player for england alongside Elliot Anderson.he suggested that Rogers’ inclusion in the national team is no longer a surprising prospect, stating, “Morgan Rogers is something special…the longer they are in there, the more you think, no, they shoudl be in there.”
The competition is notably noteworthy given Bellingham’s status as one of England’s key players. Carragher believes the decision of England manager Thomas Tuchel on who starts in the crucial No. 10 role behind captain Harry Kane will be a arduous one.
“Morgan Rogers is competing with arguably our best player right now, he plays for Real Madrid, in Jude Bellingham,” Carragher explained. While acknowledging Bellingham played in the last match, carragher admitted, “I think in most people’s eyes and certainly in mine as well…I think once we get to the World Cup, Jude Bellingham will be playing in that position.” However, he added, “But the more I watch him play and I actually think Thomas Tuchel thinks like this, this is not an easy decision that Bellingham comes back in.”
Rogers recently scored a brace in Villa’s continued impressive run of form, as reported by ESPN. This form has undoubtedly contributed to the growing debate over who deserves the starting spot.