Aston Villa player ratings: Skipper shines in Carabao Cup win

MARCO BIZOT

Beaten by a great free-kick from Victor Torp. Subbed off at the break after complaining of back pain.

Subbed 6

AARON WAN-BISSAKA

An improvement on his last two outings. Solid defensively and got up and down the wing well. Strong in the tackle.

Robust 7

TAYLOR HARWOOD-BELLIS

Grew into the game and enjoyed a pretty solid debut. Probably should have scored with a first half header. Good in the air.

Headers 7

TYRONE MINGS

A couple of awkward moments aside this was a good showing. Quick to snuff out danger more than once.

Alert 7

MATTEO RUGGERI

An encouraging full debut from the Italian. Might have scored with an early chance and was strong defensively.

Promising 7

ROSS BARKLEY

Scored but was also responsible for giving away the free-kick which led to Coventry’s goal. Some very good, some very bad.

Mixed 6

LAMARE BOGARDE

There were times when he got an important foot-in to break-up play but just like Barkley he was far too wasteful in possession.

Slack 6

IBRAHIM MBAYE

His potential is obvious and his pace is the kind which will frighten defenders. Could have made more of some situations but set up a goal.

Quick 7

JOHN MCGINN

Villa’s star man. Always in the right place when the team needed him and used the ball well. A rock to rebuild on.

Busy 8

GEORGE HEMMINGS

A rebound performance from the youngster after a difficult time against Forest. Lovely pass to set up Abraham’s opener.

Pass 7

TAMMY ABRAHAM

There’s no better way to answer the critics than with a couple of goals. Much more energy to this performance. Needs to keep it up.

Double 7

SUBSTITUTES

Zion Suzuki 7 (for Bizot, HT), Emi Buendia 6 (for McGinn, 64), Johan Manzambi 7 (for Mbaye, 64), Nicolas Jackson 6 (for Abraham, 69), Alysson (for Hemmings, 79) Subs not used: Cash, Lindelof, Kamara, Garnacho.