'Relentless' Watkins has 'got to be on the plane'
Ollie Watkins has scored 12 Premier League goals this season, with nine coming since being left out of the England squad. His recent form has helped Aston Villa reach the Europa League final, and he aims to prove his worth ahead of the World Cup. Watkins is currently one of the most in-form strikers in the league, competing for a backup position behind Harry Kane.
- ▪Ollie Watkins has scored 12 Premier League goals this season, with nine scored since March.
- ▪His omission from the England squad has motivated him to improve his performance.
- ▪Watkins is currently the top scorer in the Premier League since the last international break, with nine goals.
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