MAKING HIS MARC
Marcus Rashford’s first act as an Aston Villa star leaves Tottenham’s Kevin Danso covered in blood in FA Cup clash
Rashford entered the game with Villa leading 2-0
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MARCUS RASHFORD wasted no time in making his mark in an Aston Villa shirt - leaving Tottenham's Kevin Danso in a bloody heap.
The Manchester United loanee came off the bench during Villa's FA Cup fourth-round tie with Spurs on Sunday.
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Rashford, 27, replaced Donyell Malen just after the hour with the hosts leading 2-0.
The England striker was given a hero's welcome by the home support after joining from United until the end of the season.
The 27-year-old looked full of energy as he attempted to win a header against Danso just seconds after entering the field.
Danso came off second best, appearing to catch an accidental elbow from Rashford.
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The challenge resulted in lengthy treatment for the £21million Austrian, who had blood rushing from a wound on his forehead.
One fan on X roared: "This Rashford redemption arc, he is here for blood! Literally. Up the Villa."
Another said: "Won a header and smashed Danso already, I love him."
Rashford was frozen out at Man United by new boss Ruben Amorim.
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The forward had indicated in December he was ready for a "new challenge" away from Old Trafford.
Villa will be paying 75 per cent of his wages and will have the option to make his loan permanent in the summer for £40million.
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Following confirmation of his move last week, Rashford released a short statement thanking Red Devils fans.
He wrote: "I would like to thank Manchester United and Aston Villa for making this loan deal happen.
"I was lucky to have a few clubs approach me but Aston Villa was an easy decision.
"I really admire the way that Aston Villa have been playing this season, and the managers’ ambitions.
"I just want to play football and am excited to get started.
"I wish everyone at Manchester United all the best for the rest of the season."
Villa were pegged back by a late Mathys Tel goal in the Midlands.
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But Unai Emery's side held on to book their place in the fifth round for the first time in a decade.
And Spurs must now win the Europa League if they are to end their long trophy drought.
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