Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins eyeing England start
The Villa striker, who memorably sent his country to the Euro 2024 final with a last-minute semi-final winner against the Netherlands, endured a frustrating Nations League camp over the last week.
Despite Harry Kane being injured, Lee Carsley chose not to field a recognised striker in last Thursday’s match against Greece, instead opting to play Jude Bellingham as a false nine, and it backfired as England lost 2-1.
Watkins came on as a substitute and teed up Bellingham but was again consigned to the bench when Kane returned against Finland on Sunday.
The 28-year-old replaced the captain in the second half in Helsinki and got another assist as he created Declan Rice’s third goal.
“People know what I can do,” Watkins said. “Whenever I come on I always try to grab that chance with both hands a...
