None of Mings, McGinn or Watkins were pencilled in for superstardom or to reach the levels of playing in Europe's blue-chip competition

Aston Villa stand on the brink of something special.A 3-1 victory in Belgium last week has put them in control of their Champions League last-16 tie against Club Brugge, and Wednesday’s second leg at Villa Park offers the chance to seal a historic quarter-final place.

Asensio had four goals from his past three appearances, last Friday’s double against Cardiff booking Villa’s FA Cup quarter-final spot, and he almost immediately added to his tally. The former Real Madrid forward forced Mignolet into a fine save after meeting Ramsey’s squared pass in the box before Cash skied the rebound.