Aston Villa are thought not to want Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal despite his match-winning performance against Preston North End.

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.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez had a message after the side beat Preston in the FA Cup despite controversy after a disallowed goal.

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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.

The likes of Atlético Madrid have long been after him but are thought to be wary of the threat posed by Aston Villa boss Unai Emery, who has managed Baena during his time with the Yellow Submarines.Baena came through the academy at the Estadio de la Cerámica and made his first appearance a year before Emery’s arrival in 2020 but it was only after the Spaniard's arrival the following season that he became a regular fixture in match day squads as his team defeated Manchester United in the Europa League final.