Emotional Dean Smith optimistic about Aston Villa’s future after Wembley win

• Smith took over as manager in October
• ‘It feels right Villa are in the Premier League’

A mixture of euphoria and optimism swept through Aston Villa as Dean Smith claimed they are back where they belong after winning promotion to the Premier League, and Nassef Sawiris, the club’s co-owner, said the “sky is the limit” following victory in the Championship play-off final.

Anwar El Ghazi and John McGinn scored the goals that gave Villa a 2-1 victory over Derby, on a day when Prince William, who has always supported Villa, was hugging former player John Carew in the stands.

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from Football | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2M9LdEl