The England forward has rediscovered his form under Unai Emery, but Villa’s future is tied to where they finish in the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup

Match of the Day pundits Dion Dublin and Micah Richards showered praise on Aston Villa's on-loan forward Marcus Rashford after his double helped Unai Emery's side into the FA Cup semi-finals. Having not scored for more than 100 days, the England striker demonstrated his enduring sharpness in front of goal to fire Villa to Wembley.

Aston Villa have progressed to the semi-final of the FA Cup for the first time in a decade after beating Preston North End 3-0 at Deepdale on Sunday. Villa controlled the first half but were frustrated by their hosts until Marcus Rashford broke the deadlock early in the second half.

Unai Emery’s side head into the game as heavy favourites as they bid to make a first semi-final appearance since 2015, while Preston hope for a fairytale cupset at Deepdale as they look to make the last-four of this competition for the first time since 1964.

Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho sent Marcus Rashford a message of support after the loanee opened his Aston Villa account as he fired them into the FA Cup semi-final.

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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final at Preston (kick-off 13:30 BST). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Midfielder Ross Barkley is a doubt. Emery said Emi Martinez, Leon Bailey and Andres Garcia are all expected to train on Friday and will be assessed.