Steven Gerrard ‘couldn’t be more proud’ as Aston Villa reign starts with a win

Gerrard celebrated exuberantly when Ollie Watkins broke the deadlock after 84 minutes and the former Liverpool midfielder was jumping around his technical area again two minutes from time

Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa career got off to a good start (Nick Potts/PA)

Steven Gerrard admitted to feeling a mixture of pride and relief after two late goals got his managerial reign at Aston Villa off to a winning start.

Gerrard celebrated exuberantly when Ollie Watkins broke the deadlock after 84 minutes to put Villa in front against Brighton.