Footballer Morgan Rogers, 23, is dating Love Island's Leah Taylor, 29

Footballer Morgan Rogers, 23, is dating Love Island's Leah Taylor, 29
Source: Daily Mail Online

England footballer Morgan Rogers has been on a string of dates with Love Island beauty Leah Taylor as she shared a sweet snap on Instagram on Friday.

The Aston Villa midfielder, 23, recently took the stunner, 29, to a romantic Cotswolds retreat at the 4-star hotel Cowley Manor in Cheltenham.

Leah took to social media to share a snap of Morgan from behind as they enjoyed a winter walk, she wrote: 'I like it here', followed by a heart emoji.

The footballer wrapped up in a black Puma padded coat, which he has modelled in the brand's adverts, and donned a matching hoodie and tracksuit bottoms.

A source close to Morgan told The Sun: 'It's early days but they're already getting close. They've been on a few dates and it's going really well but it's nothing serious yet.

'He wants to keep it under wraps, but Leah just couldn't help herself.

The break came days before Morgan scored twice in last Sunday's 2-1 victory at Leeds United.

A regular in England squads under Thomas Tuchel and scoring once in 12 games, he has remained private about his personal life.

Meanwhile influencer and model Leah, who is close pals with Maura Higgins, found fame on Love Island and has had a number of rocky relationships.

The bombshell was the centre of the drama on the ITV2 dating show after coupling up with bad boy Tyrique Hyde then Mitch Taylor.

In a twist, she was split up from Mitch by show bosses and coupled with semi pro footballer Montel McKenzie.

Leah was then dumped in a viewer vote.

Leah previously told Daily Mail she is ready to date again and says she's on the hunt for a husband.

A source close to Morgan said: 'It's early days but they're already getting close. They've been on a few dates and it's going really well but it's nothing serious yet'

'He wants to keep it under wraps, but Leah just couldn't help herself. She has already posted a pic of Morgan from behind on Instagram -- she's due a bit of luck in love after her nightmare on Love Island.'

The influencer insisted she hasn't been put off men after her romance with Montel came to an abrupt end amid speculation that he had been unfaithful once they left Love Island.

In fact, the former contestant is eager to meet someone new and says she hopes her next boyfriend will be the man she marries.

Leah previously explained that she 'doesn't forgive twice' after she excused Montel’s behaviour in Casa Amor, and felt he had repeated the same errors in the real world.

And now she's said the dating experience made her realise that she doesn't want to 'waste time on something that isn't going to be serious' because she's ready to meet the right person.

Leah told Daily Mail at the time: 'I am genuinely at a place where I feel healed, and I am ready to date again. I would love to meet someone.

'Right now, I don't have the time for a relationship and I'm also so fussy, I want the next man I'm with to be my husband and that is so much pressure.

'I am not rushing it but I'm definitely open to finding someone now. I am at a point now where I am not trying to waste my own time on something that isn't going to be serious.'

'When I'm dating now, I am dating with more intention. I feel like if I found the right person, I would be open to settling down now. I'm going to start manifesting it.'