Albrighton rules out Rangers move

Winger Marc Albrighton has pledged his immediate future to Aston Villa and dismissed reports linking him with a move to Rangers.

Albrighton had struggled to command a regular first-team spot during the current campaign before returning to Alex McLeish's side against Manchester United 12 days ago. He scored the opening goal in Saturday's 2-1 win at Bolton but is adamant leaving Villa never crossed his mind when out of favour.

Academy product Albrighton, 22, said: "I have a mate at Rangers but I won't be going there anytime soon. I don't want to think about leaving at the minute. I know things have not been great. But I am a Villa boy and I can't think of anything worse than leaving the club that's given me all my games and all my happy moments."

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