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Aditya Gokhale

Man Utd outcast Marcus Rashford sends grateful message after ending forced exile from football by making Aston Villa debut

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has voiced a grateful message and thanked fans after making his Aston Villa debut against Tottenham Hotspur.

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  • Rashford makes debut with Aston Villa
  • Makes official appearance after 64 days
  • Thanks fans for 'warm welcome' on debut
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Rashford had not played officially since the second week of December after being exiled from Manchester United by boss Ruben Amorim due to issues with the England forward's attitude. As such, the 27-year-old looked for exit avenues and joined Aston Villa on loan on deadline day in the winter transfer window.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Rashford made his first official appearance on a football field after 64 days as he made his debut for Unai Emery's Aston Villa in their FA Cup fourth-round clash against Tottenham Hotspur. The 27-year-old came on as a 66th-minute substitute as the Villains led by two goals and went on to win 2-1 despite Mathys Tel's late goal. Rashford has now sent a grateful message to fans for their 'warm welcome'.

  • WHAT RASHFORD SAID

    On Instagram, Rashford posted photos from his debut and wrote: "Thank you for the warm welcome. Great team performance."

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  • WHAT NEXT FOR RASHFORD?

    The Manchester United loanee could well make his full debut for Aston Villa when they take on Ipswich Town in the Premier League on Saturday, February 15.