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By LIAM MORGAN

Marcus Rashford has been named on the bench for Aston Villa’s FA Cup fourth-round tie against Tottenham Hotspur.

Rashford could make his debut for his new club after joining on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season.

The 27-year-old has not played since United’s 2-1 win over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on December 12 after being exiled by boss Ruben Amorim. 

He was an unused substitute for United’s 2-0 defeat by Newcastle on December 30 and was not selected in a matchday squad by Amorim after that game before he moved to Villa.

Unai Emery on Friday brushed off the difficulties Rashford has had with Amorim as the Villa boss insists he is ‘very happy’ with his new striker.

Emery said: ‘I am very happy with him. The conversations I’ve had were very normal, a player and coach speaking about football, and all I want from him is the best football.

Marcus Rashford has been pictured arriving for Aston Villa’s FA Cup clash with Tottenham

Rashford has been named on the bench by Unai Emery as he seeks a return to first-team action

Rashford has been named on the bench by Unai Emery as he seeks a return to first-team action

‘As a person as well, he’s been introduced to the dressing room as one more player helping us. His potential is huge to exploit. I don’t want to know the reasons he is leaving Manchester United.

‘I am very happy keeping him here to try to help him recover his performances. His challenge with us exciting and mine is huge. The club worked well in the window.

‘I am happy with him and will try to get the best of him. He will try to play and train as a normal player.’

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