By Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa can confirm Ben Chrisene has joined Kilmarnock on a season-long loan.

The 18-year-old, who joined the club from Exeter City in 2020, won the Youth Cup with Villa in 2021, scoring in the final against Liverpool.

He has regularly trained with the first team and was involved during pre-season, travelling to Australia with Steven Gerrard's senior side.

Good luck, Ben!