Marcus Rashford scored his first goals for Aston Villa as they cruised to victory at Preston North End to reach the FA Cup semi-finals.
Rashford had made an excellent impression since joining Villa on loan from Manchester United but had gone nine games without a goal for Unai Emery’s side.
But he struck twice in three minutes to send Villa to Wembley, first finishing off a swift move and then converting a penalty after Morgan Rogers was fouled in the box.
Preston, who were the only Championship team to reach the quarter-finals, offered little in the second half and Jacob Ramsey made it three.
It continues Villa’s strong season in the cups and they will have an FA Cup semi-final to look forward to, as well as their Champions League quarter-final against PSG.
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Rashford reacts
Marcus Rashford is first to speak to BBC One, and he says it’s “a great feeling” to score twice.
“I feel like I’ve been getting fitter and playing better football since I’ve been here. It’s always nice for a forward to get a goal so hopefully, it continues.
“We have to take it one game at a time and give it 100% on the pitch and see where it takes us. We’re very ambitious,” he adds.
“Step by step. I think I can still get fitter. I missed a lot of football before joining up with them. My body feels good and I’m enjoying my football for now.”
FA Cup semi-final draw
Villa have been drawn against Crystal Palace in the semi-finals!
Nottingham forest will face either Man City or Bournemouth.
FA Cup semi-final draw
A reminder that the draw for the semi-finals will follow this match on BBC One.
You can follow our live coverage of the draw here.
FULL-TIME! Preston 0-3 Aston Villa
FULL-TIME! Preston 0-3 Aston Villa
The referee blows the final whistle and Aston Villa have made the semi-finals!
A valiant effort from the hosts in parts, but Villa’s quality shone through in the end.
Preston 0-3 Aston Villa
90 +2 mins
Watkins is dragged down on the counter and there’ll be no rush to take this free-kick.
Preston 0-3 Aston Villa
CLOSE! So nearly four.
Some great work from McGinn to take down the long throw in the box and lay it off to Ramsey, whose effort is deflected just past the far post.
There’ll be two minutes added on.
Preston 0-3 Aston Villa
It all feels like a friendly now, though Preston are still pressing as they try to salvage something. Villa re full of confidence at the moment though, knocking it around the Preston half with ease.
Preston 0-3 Aston Villa
Changes for Preston as Frøkjær and Thordarson come off for Noah Mawene and Theo Carroll.
Carroll has his first involvement as he hits a tame effort at Martinez.
Preston 0-3 Aston Villa
Two great chances in as many minutes for Watkins as Kamara dances through a challenge and slips in a perfect through ball, which forces the defender to commit and releases Watkins 1-v-1 with Cornell.
The England striker tries reversing a low shot into the far corner, but he drags it wide from just inside the box.