Unai Emery praises Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford after beating Cardiff - The pair have both made a big impact since joining Aston Villa on loan in January.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has revealed what he plans to do to make Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford reach the height of his powers.Rashford produced a sensational performance for Villa on

Emery is getting more out of Rashford because he is putting the forward in situations where he knows he can create something which allows him to thrive. It also helps that the fire in Rashford’s belly has been ignited - he looks like a player determined to prove a point.

Rashford's switch came after being sidelined by United's head coach Ruben Amorim, but Emery, an ardent admirer of the England striker, was the key figure in securing his services.

Marcus Rashford provided both of the assists for Marco Asensio's goals in Aston Villa's 2-1 win over Chelsea, but Unai Emery believes the on-loan Manchester United forward can do even more

Unai Emery has lauded ‘fantastic’ Aston Villa loanee Marcus Rashford after his two assists helped secure a 2-1 win over Chelsea on Saturday.

Neither have started in the two games since signing, yet both have made positive impressions in their substitute appearances.

Rashford, who was signed by Villa on loan from United earlier in February, was a half-time substitute in the 2-1 English Premier League home victory over Chelsea on Feb 22, assisting on both goals by fellow newcomer Marco Asensio. Enzo Fernandez had scored the game’s opener in the ninth minute before Villa fought back.

Marcus Rashford has burst into life at Aston Villa and two England legends have praised him for having a smile back on his face

Villa's marquee January signings made all the difference in turning a 1-0 deficit into a precious 2-1 win over Chelsea