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Rodgers reaffirms Celtic commitment amid Aston Villa links

Brendan Rodgers has pledged his future to Celtic amid rumours he is a candidate for the vacant Aston Villa manager's job.

Villa are seeking a new boss after sacking Steve Bruce on Wednesday, a day after he had a cabbage thrown at him from the crowd before their 3-3 Championship draw with Preston North End.

Thierry Henry has also been linked with the Villa job, but, speaking after his side's 6-0 win over St Johnstone on Sunday, Rodgers made it clear his future lies with the Scottish champions.

"I'm the Celtic manager and I love it and have lots of challenges here," he told BBC Scotland. "There is always speculation.

"Villa are a top Premier League club in the Championship and I'm sure with their support base and resources they will try and get back there as quickly as they can."