Rushian Hepburn-Murphy signs first professional contract with Aston Villa

Aston Villa forward Rushian Hepburn-Murphy has signed his first professional contract with the club.

The 17-year-old, highly rated by the West Midlands side's coaching staff, penned a two-year deal on Monday.

He came on for Christian Benteke in last season's 4-0 win at Sunderland for his sole Villa appearance, becoming the second youngest player in the club's history - at 16 years and 176 days - in the process.

The academy product has been with the Villans since the age of nine and has represented England at Under-16 and Under-17 level.