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Villa captain’s memories of European Cup win 40 years on

A former Aston Villa captain has remembered the joy of leading his team to victory in the European Cup 40 years ago.

The English champions defeated West German league winners Bayern Munich 1-0 to win the trophy for the first and, so far, only time on 26 May 1982.

Peter Withe's goal in the game, played at De Kuip in Rotterdam, Netherlands, secured the victory.

"As a captain it is a marvellous moment," Dennis Mortimer said.

Villa, then managed by Tony Barton, had won the First Division title a year earlier under previous manager Ron Saunders.