Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford made his first start for Aston Villa against Liverpool on Wednesday - but he still has some way to go to gel with his new team-mates

The Englishman was handed his first start for Aston Villa - but what are fans saying about his 67-minute cameo against Liverpool?

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has backed Marcus Rashford to turn his career around at Aston Villa, admitting he was "really impressed" by the forward when he faced him for the first time.

Arne Slot said it would be a “complete surprise” if Marcus Rashford did not make a success of his Aston Villa loan spell. Rashford was shipped out on loan to Aston Villa during the January transfer window after being frozen out by Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim due to a string of below-par performances in training.

Morgan Rogers had just scored Aston Villa’s second in the 2-1 FA Cup victory against Tottenham Hotspur and Villa’s players had gathered to the left of the Holte End, a cacophony encompassing them, but Emery remained fixated on preparing his two substitutes.

Aston Villa host Liverpool this evening, with Unai Emery's side looking to bury the memory of a disappointing draw with Ipswich and the Reds hoping to put in a more convincing performance than in their 2-1 win over Wolves.

Marcus Rashford could be handed his first Aston Villa start against Liverpool laater on Wednesday. The Manchester United loanee has impressed in his two substitute appearances since joining earlier this month.

Liverpool makes the trip to Aston Villa as it looks to extend its lead at the top of the Premier League. Marcus Rashford could be in line for his first start for the hosts.