Aston Villa midfielder Anwar El Ghazi is proud to be playing in the Premier League.

Despite being part of Villa's team for Sunday's thrashing by Manchester City, El Ghazi insists he's happy in England and feels there's more to come from him.

"But the fact that I now play in the Premier League almost every week fills me with pride, because I had to fight hard for it," he said.

"I couldn't go on with Ajax anymore, so I had to go somewhere (else)."

El Ghazi added: "Once you have worn the shirt, you always remain a supporter. I have been cheering and yelling in front of my TV for Ajax on Tuesday evenings and Wednesdays. If I could have done it again, I would certainly have stayed longer with Ajax."