Gregor Robertson

What better man to lead Villa’s tilt at history than Europa League specialist, who will draw level with Ferguson and Mourinho in sixth major European final on Wednesday

Through his leadership, bustling energy and tactical awareness, midfielder has spearheaded club’s rise from second tier to Europa League glory in Istanbul

Aston Villa’s ageing squad is likely to break up this summer — with the sale of Morgan Rogers for more than £80m a possibility because of Uefa’s financial rules

Blood and thunder of fifth tier gave teenager taste of real world, where tenacious spirit helped goalkeeper beat odds and prepare for club’s date with destiny

As Croatia prepare to face England, Gregor Robertson visits the place where the midfielder’s grandfather was shot dead and where a career was forged from tragedy and hardship

Goalkeeper, 40, reduced to tears at full-time after man-of-the-match display helps minnows hold European champions to 0-0 draw in one of great World Cup shocks

Any England fans hoping for a repeat of 6-1 thrashing in 2018 will likely be disappointed — this is a squad that punches above its weight despite lack of stars

Former defender Gregor Robertson, who successfully converted his only spot kick in an EFL Trophy quarter-final, on the pressure of stepping up from 12 yards

Berated by Tuchel one day, embraced by Bellingham the next, defender has a strong case to start in World Cup semi-final against Argentina — and mark Lionel Messi

Hull have been written off already, Ipswich are spending big and Coventry have Frank Lampard. We assess their chances of following in footsteps of Sunderland