England star Morgan Rogers is dating Love Island’s Leah Taylor as the pair enjoy a romantic weekend at Cowley Manor in the Cotswolds.
England footballer Morgan Rogers appears to be off the market, with the 23-year-old midfielder quietly growing close to former Love Island star Leah Taylor.
The pair are understood to have enjoyed a series of dates in recent weeks, culminating in a romantic winter break in the Cotswolds.
Leah, 29, offered the first hint of a budding romance when she posted a soft-launch style photograph to Instagram on Friday.
The picture showed Morgan from behind as the pair took a countryside walk near Cowley Manor, a luxurious four-star retreat in Cheltenham known for its spa, lakeside views and discreet celebrity clientele. “I like it here,” she captioned the moment, adding a heart emoji — a subtle nod to the company she was keeping.
Rogers wrapped up for the winter chill in a black padded Puma coat — one he has recently modelled in promotional campaigns — paired with a matching hoodie and tracksuit bottoms.
His understated outfit matched the low-key nature of their getaway, which appears deliberately private despite Leah’s growing excitement over the new connection.
A source close to the Aston Villa player told The Sun that although the relationship is still in its early stages, things are progressing naturally. “They’ve been on a few dates and it’s going really well, but it’s nothing serious yet,” the insider claimed.
“He wants to keep it under wraps, but Leah just couldn’t help herself. She’s due a bit of luck in love after her nightmare on Love Island.” Representatives for both Morgan and Leah have been contacted for comment.
The romantic mini-break came just days before Rogers delivered an impressive performance on the pitch, scoring twice in Aston Villa’s 2-1 victory over Leeds United last Sunday.
The young midfielder, who has been a regular in England squads under Thomas Tuchel and has netted once in 12 appearances this season, has typically kept his personal life away from public attention.
Leah, meanwhile, is no stranger to the spotlight. The influencer and model rose to fame on Love Island and quickly became one of the most talked-about contestants of her season.
Her time in the villa was far from straightforward: she coupled up with Tyrique Hyde before switching to Mitch Taylor, only for the show’s producers to recouple her with semi-professional footballer Montel McKenzie.
She was eventually dumped from the villa following a public vote.
Since leaving the show, Leah has been candid about her rocky track record in relationships. In an interview with the Daily Mail earlier this year, she admitted she felt ready to try again after healing from the emotional fallout of her split with Montel, which came amid rumours of unfaithfulness.
“I am genuinely at a place where I feel healed, and I am ready to date again,” she said at the time. “I want the next man I’m with to be my husband — that’s the intention I’m dating with now.”
Leah added that she refuses to “waste time on something that isn’t going to be serious,” insisting she has learned not to overlook red flags.
“When I’m dating now, I’m dating with more intention,” she said. “If I found the right person, I’d be open to settling down. I’m going to start manifesting it.”
Whether Morgan Rogers is the match she has been manifesting remains to be seen, but their cosy retreat in the Cotswolds suggests the connection is strengthening.
And with Morgan continuing to excel on the pitch and Leah embracing life after reality TV, this could be one of the year’s most intriguing new celebrity pairings.