ASTON VILLA starlet Jacob Ramsey scored a stunning solo goal against Norwich – which drew comparisons to his manager Steven Gerrard.
The 20-year-old midfielder picked up the ball just inside his own half and drove at the heart of the Norwich defence.
Ramsey left two Norwich players for dust as he darted towards the penalty box.
He then shimmied past Ben Gibson and rifled past Canaries keeper Tim Krul with his left foot from just inside the box.
Cameras immediately turned to Liverpool and England legend Gerrard in the dugout as fans made inevitable comparisons between Ramsey and his new boss.
One said: “JACOB RAMSEY IS ACC A STEVEN GERRARD REGEN MANNN.”
Another said: “Jacob Ramsey = Stephen gerrard jheeezeeeee what a goal.”
One added: “Gerrard turning JJ Ramsey into Gerrard.”
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It was his second goal of the season, having scored against Arsenal in October, and is certainly one to remember.
Ramsey has been a regular under Gerrard, who in November left Rangers to replace Dean Smith.
And his goal, and a late Ollie Watkins strike, meant the club are up to ninth with three wins in five.
Ramsey said: “I’ve been watching clips of the gaffer and he was one of the best goalscoring midfielders and that’s what I want to be.”
Boss Gerrard added: “Jacob Ramsey was outstanding, he’s a big talent and there’s a reason why Dean Smith gave him chance.
“I was aware of him from afar, his consistency is top, he trains well, his standards are high, and there is room to grow and improve.
“It’s my job to nurture, challenge and provoke, develop him and move forward. If he keeps performing like that it’s very exciting for Aston Villa fans.
“I never watch my stuff back unless someone else put it on TV, he should try to watch as much as he can and learn off as many as he can.
“That’s the attitude and mentality I want, to be the best version of himself. His all-round performance was high level and I’m very excited to work with him.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk