Aston Villa reached their first European final for 44 years in memorable style with a 4-0 demolition of Nottingham Forest in the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday, The Daily Star reported. 

Unai Emery's side erased a 1-0 first leg deficit thanks to Ollie Watkins' opener just before half-time and Emiliano Buendia's nerveless penalty after the interval.

Fittingly, it was a late double from skipper and fan favourite John McGinn that finished off Forest to cap Villa's second leg masterclass.