Rashford's quick-fire double books Villa a Cup semi-final date with Palace

The on-loan Manchester United forward struck twice in the space of five minutes either side of the hour as Villa finally broke the resistance of their stubborn Championship hosts at Deepdale.

DEADLY DUO: Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford (centre right) celebrates scoring their side's first goal of the game with Marco Asensio during the Emirates FA Cup quarter final match at Deepdale, Preston. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Preston North End 0 Aston Villa 3 

Marcus Rashford scored his first two goals for Aston Villa as the midlands side reached the FA Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 win at Preston.