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Ivory Coast's Kodjia makes decisive impact in Aston Villa's historic feat

Coach Dean Smith hailed all his players after Jonathan Kodjia's contribution sealed Aston Villa’s historic feat.

The striker started Easter Monday's clash against Millwall, on the back of his match-winning impact against Rotherham United.

Kodjia’s strike in the 30th minute won a historic 10th successive game for the Villains, who ran out 1-0 victors at Villa Park.

“Yes, it’s very pleasing," said Aston Villa coach Smith.

“I said to the players this morning that I was walking my dog and I wasn’t sure how we’d won nine on the spin and thought ‘are we on to a good thing?