Aston Villa’s 6-1 Carabao Cup win against Crewe Alexandra gave some of the club’s fringe players the chance to show what they can do.
One such man who Dean Smith used for the game was Henri Lansbury, who had been left on the bench for each of the club’s first three league matches, as per Transfermarkt.
The 28-year-old certainly took his opportunity to impress, with this sublime piece of skill, which Aston Villa tweeted to remind fans of the brilliance involved:
.@LansburyHenri pic.twitter.com/bhKDaNoaHR
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 29, 2019
This wasn’t even his only goal contribution of the game, as he ended up with a hat-trick of assists, as per SofaScore.
While this may not be enough to get him into the Villa team, due to the high level of competition in the midfield following the arrival of Douglas Luiz and Marvelous Nakamba, it has certainly acted as a reminder that he can fulfil his role with quality when called upon.
His whole performance was eye-catching, as signified by the fact he was given a rating of 9 and named Man of the Match by 7500 to Holte, but this moment was definitely the best of the lot.
A selection of Twitter reaction to the back heel, including posts from awestruck Aston Villa fans, can be seen below:
Beautiful view.
— James Wall (@ClawedJeeves) August 29, 2019
@lansburyhenri stop it! #avfc
— Jamie Canning (@JSCanning) August 29, 2019
Way to go Henri! Love to see you do this and more in the Prem this season! Stay fit son, keep that hunger and you will get your rewards…#avfc #player
— Paul Tomlinson (@VillanTommy) August 29, 2019
Jeeeeeeeeez
— sam (@samhasnip) August 29, 2019
King Henri.
— SB-PUNK-27 (@SBPUNK27) August 29, 2019
Sublime.
— Ade Nomo (@clubbing_guy) August 29, 2019
Always had class. Stay fit and focused and there’s still a career at the top. #UTV
— James(Jim)Brooks (@BrooksVillan51) August 29, 2019
The look and the execution stop that @lansburyhenri
— Richard Tuite (@richardatuite) August 29, 2019
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