Aston Villa youngster was on target for under-23s last night.
Aston Villa teenager Rushian Hepburn-Murphy continues to make an impression and it is not just the fans who are dazzled.
The striker scored a superb solo goal for the under-23s last night against Fulham in an entertaining 3-3 draw.
Aston Villa’s Rushian Hepburn Murphy in action
First team defender Micah Richards was among those who praised the striker, sending a message on Twitter hailing his goalscoring prowess.
Richards’ message shows the high regard in which Hepburn-Murphy is held by the first team squad, and that should come as no surprise.
He made his first team debut at just 16, and had it not been for injury, could have played a role last season.
Missing out on that shambles could have been a blessing in disguise, but Hepburn-Murphy’s contribution last night showed the club should not look to hold him back any longer.
He is being kept out of the first team picture until he signs a new contract, which The Sun report Villa hope he is soon going to do.
His contract expires in June and several sides in England and Scotland have been linked with his signature.
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