Marcus Rashford is a cup hero! Aston Villa star leaves everyone else in his wake with excellent goal record after firing new side into FA Cup semi-finals

Marcus Rashford scored twice for Aston Villa to send them into the FA Cup semi-finals, improving on his incredible record in cup competitions.

Article continues below

Article continues below

Article continues below

No player has more goals than Rashford since debutLeads the way in both FA Cup and League CupVilla into final four of tournamentFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?

Rashford scored twice as Villa beat Preston 3-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals. The England striker had not found the net for Villa before Sunday's clash but has extended his record as the highest-scoring player in the FA Cup since his debut in 2017.

AdvertisementAFPTHE BIGGER PICTURE

Since March 2016, Rashford has scored 27 goals across the FA Cup and the League Cup. He has 11 goals in the former, and 16 goals in the latter; in that timeframe, no player has scored more across the two competitions.

DID YOU KNOW?

Villa will play Crystal Palace in the semi-finals of the FA Cup. Rashford has won the tournament twice, both with Manchester United.

Getty Images SportWHAT NEXT?

Villa face Brighton on Wednesday before a huge clash with Champions League hopefuls Nottingham Forest.