After scoring the biggest goal of his young career, Cameron Archer was thankful for being given another chance to shine.
The 19-year-old has made a name for himself in the Carabao Cup this season, netting a hat-trick against Barrow before heading home Aston Villa’s equaliser at Chelsea on Wednesday night.
Villa were ultimately knocked out on penalties by the Blues, bringing to an end a competition that has underlined why Archer is involved with the first team.
He said: “It’s given me opportunities and I took them today and against Barrow. Hopefully I can keep getting opportunities.
“It was a great experience in front of 38,000 and it was a crazy feeling scoring.
“I don’t score many headers. I was delighted when I made contact with it and it went into the back of the net.
“It’s amazing when you have that faith from the gaffer. It boosts your confidence even more.”
Watch the young striker’s post-match interview below…
