Marc Albrighton has insisted that he wants to remain with Aston Villa, despite speculation linking the winger with a switch to Rangers.

The 22-year-old has only started two Premier League matches this season, but has claimed that there would be nothing "worse" than leaving Villa Park.

"I have a mate at Rangers but I won't be going there anytime soon," said Albrighton. "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.

"One day I may have to leave, and that will be a sad day for me, but at the moment I am concentrating on playing well for Villa.

"I want to fight for my place here and see if I can establish myself and get back to my best here. I don't want to take the easy route. I prefer to do the hard work and the manager told me I was in his plans."

Alex McLeish's side will host Liverpool at Villa Park this Sunday.