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Rushian Hepburn-Murphy: Aston Villa teenager signs new three-and-half-year deal

Aston Villa's teenage striker Rushian Hepburn-Murphy has signed a new contract with the Championship club.

The 18-year-old, who has made two Championship appearances, has agreed a three-and-a-half-year deal.

"Rushian is highly thought of at this football club," said Villa manager Steve Bruce.

"I believe he has a bright future in the game. He needs to get his head down now, work hard in training - and the opportunities will come."

Hepburn-Murphy, who made his first-team debut in March 2015 at just 16 years of age as a late substitute in the 4-0 Premier League win at Sunderland, has been on Villa's books since the age of nine.