Prince William's role in Aston Villa dressing room revealed as players give him new nickname

William gave a pep talk to Unai Emery’s squad before the club’s Europa Conference group game on Thursday, according to reports.

The 41-year-old could be seen celebrating after John McGinn scored Villa's winning goal against the Bosnian team.

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The future King watched the game in the Trinity Road stand alongside Tyrone Mings.

Asked afterwards how he enjoyed the game, he said: "Very happy - 1-0 is good."

Team player Matty Cash commented: "Prince William loves it here. He had a few words with us before kick-off - and afterwards.

"He told us that normally when he’s at home, he’s shouting and screaming at the television.

"Here, he’s a bit calmer. I’m sure at the end, he was going crazy like everyone.

"To be fair, we hear from him quite a bit because he comes to training.

"He’s just a really good guy. He speaks to us like normal guys and we treat him that way when he comes."

The Villa right back gave the heir to the throne a new nickname, branding William "one of the lads" after his time in the dressing room.

Cash continued: "He knows all our names - our nicknames - everything. He is a proper supporter who just likes to be out and around the lads. He’s just a massive Villa fan."

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Asked if Mings would have to behave around William, Cash claimed: "Ty speaks to him quite a bit, I think.

"I think they both had a good night.”

Villa managed to beat Chelsea following their last European excursion, which was a huge accomplishment for the royal-favourite team.

The Prince of Wales is a long-time supporter of Aston Villa which has rubbed off on Prince George, who often attends matches with his father.