The boyhood Villa fan said: "The emotions came when I saw my family crying in the stands. It was a life-changing decision for me to come to this club."
Anwar El Ghazi and John McGinn were on target for Smith's side.
Quote Message: These players have been magnificent from the first day I came in. I can't give them enough credit, the quality that they've got, the work ethic, and you can see the team spirit there. I always felt and I spoke to JT and Richard (management team John Terry and Richard O'Kelly)... if Axel Tuanzebe and Tyrone Mings played well, we would win. They are that good." from Dean Smith Aston Villa head coach
These players have been magnificent from the first day I came in. I can't give them enough credit, the quality that they've got, the work ethic, and you can see the team spirit there. I always felt and I spoke to JT and Richard (management team John Terry and Richard O'Kelly)... if Axel Tuanzebe and Tyrone Mings played well, we would win. They are that good."
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