I thoroughly enjoyed the Villa-Leicester EFL cup semi; both legs played in an open manner, without caginess or cynicism. Those who support the Foxes could justifiably argue they didn’t deserve to lose. However, Aston Villa had the joker in the pack in Jack Grealish. It was because of Grealish that Villa had a latent threat which meant Leicester were never totally in control despite being dominant. His run with the ball and assist for the first goal was sheer artistry. But it's also important to highlight another key contribution from the Villains. That of Orjan Nyland. The Norwegian goalkeeper was outstanding in both legs and if it weren’t for his saves, the match would have been a more one-sided affair. Pepe Reina has rightly been brought in to provide leadership and experience in Villa’s relegation battle, but I have always enjoyed it when cups have given backup keepers their moment in the sun. Nyland deserves the plaudits he will get in the aftermath of the semi and probably a starting berth in the final to go with it as well.