When it comes to deadline day signings, Aston Villa’s acquisition of Marco Asensio appears to be one of the most impressive.

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The Spain international has enjoyed a career laden with trophy victories, from multiple Champions League titles with Real Madrid to winning the French league with Paris St-Germain.

With his double against Cardiff in the FA Cup on Friday night – which sent Villa into the quarter-finals – he is keeping himself on course to add to silverware in England to his collection as well.

His impact since joining Villa on loan from PSG has been telling as his two goals took him to four in all competitions.

“I’m very happy with the team-mates, with the staff, they give me a lot of confidence,” Asensio told ITV Sport.

“I try to do my best on the pitch and it’s going well and I want to score more to give more to this team, to this club and this is my objective.

“We have to keep pushing, we are in the right way. Next step is Champions League and now the focus is there.”

Even more exciting for Villa fans is the understanding he appears to be developing with Marcus Rashford, another winter window signing after the England forward joined on loan from Manchester United.

He provided the assist for Asensio’s opener against Cardiff, meaning all three of his assists for Villa so far have been for goals scored by the Spanish midfielder.

“Marcus [Rashford] is a top player,” Asensio added.

“We are together not so much but I know what he wants to do, where he passes and I am very happy to have Marcus and all of the team-mates.”