Joe Cole claims Ollie Watkins took his England chance against Australia... but warns the striker faces competition from Toney and Wilson for a spot as Harry Kane's Euros back-up
1 year, 2 months ago

Joe Cole claims Ollie Watkins took his England chance against Australia... but warns the striker faces competition from Toney and Wilson for a spot as Harry Kane's Euros back-up

Daily Mail  

Joe Cole has praised Ollie Watkins performance in England's narrow 1-0 win over Australia, but warned the matchwinner still faces a battle to secure a spot at Euro 2024. Watkins scored the only goal of the match at Wembley, with the Aston Villa striker turning in Jack Grealish's cross shot in the second half. The former Chelsea and England star suggested Watkins still has a way to go to secure a spot with Euro 2024, with Callum Wilson and Ivan Toney also vying to be Harry Kane's deputy. Ollie Watkins scored the only goal in England's 1-0 win over Australia on Friday night Watkins turned in at the back post in the second half following a cross shot from Jack Grealish 'He has done himself no harm.

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Jhon Duran RAGES as he's substituted for Ollie Watkins just moments after scoring in Aston Villa's 2-0 win over Bologna… as Unai Emery faces battle to keep striker happy amid rival interest
2 months ago

Jhon Duran RAGES as he's substituted for Ollie Watkins just moments after scoring in Aston Villa's 2-0 win over Bologna… as Unai Emery faces battle to keep striker happy amid rival interest

Daily Mail  

LISTEN NOW: It's All Kicking Off!, available wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes every Monday and Thursday The 20-year-old then punched and kicked his seat on the bench in frustration Jhon Duran scored the second goal before he was substituted by Unai Emery Jhon Duran entered a fit of rage after being substituted by Unai Emery in Aston Villa's …

Ollie Watkins aims to make the most of his minutes for England
2 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins aims to make the most of his minutes for England

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Despite Harry Kane being injured, Lee Carsley chose not to field a …

England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday in Italy as Aston Villa star puts Euro 2024 heartbreak behind him
5 months ago

England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday in Italy as Aston Villa star puts Euro 2024 heartbreak behind him

Daily Mail  

Watkins is currently on an extended break following England's Euro 2024 defeat England and Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins has been spotted with his fiancee Ellie Alderson following his proposal while on holiday in Italy. Ollie Watkins and his finacee Ellie Alderson were spotted hand-in-hand following his proposal It was unclear whether Alderson chose to sport her lavish engagement ring …

Watch as England’s Ollie Watkins previews Euro 2024 final vs Spain
5 months, 1 week ago

Watch as England’s Ollie Watkins previews Euro 2024 final vs Spain

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch again as England semi-final hero Ollie Watkins …

The untold stories of Ollie Watkins' rise: Turning up at Jose Mourinho's house to replace Harry Kane, 1am ice baths and the non-league shock that shaped him
5 months, 1 week ago

The untold stories of Ollie Watkins' rise: Turning up at Jose Mourinho's house to replace Harry Kane, 1am ice baths and the non-league shock that shaped him

Daily Mail  

Jose Mourinho met Ollie Watkins in the flesh and fell in love. Ollie Watkins was England's hero on Wednesday night when he fired home a 90th-minute winner to send his nation through to the Euro 2024 final Watkins made the most of his chance after having to wait patiently for minutes at the Euros Watkins met with Jose Mourinho when …

Is Gareth Southgate a substitution genius? Every England sub at Euro 2024 ranked and rated
5 months, 1 week ago

Is Gareth Southgate a substitution genius? Every England sub at Euro 2024 ranked and rated

The Independent  

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England v Netherlands player ratings: Cole Palmer helps to change the game in Euro 2024 semi-final
5 months, 1 week ago

England v Netherlands player ratings: Cole Palmer helps to change the game in Euro 2024 semi-final

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A nervy, back-and-forth possession game ensued, before England substitutes Cole Palmer and …

How Ollie Watkins and four touches changed everything for England
5 months, 1 week ago

How Ollie Watkins and four touches changed everything for England

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In a tournament where every Gareth Southgate decision has been questioned and …

ENG vs NED Euro 2024 Semifinal: England Overcome Netherlands With Watkins' Late Goal To Reach Euro 2024 Final
5 months, 1 week ago

ENG vs NED Euro 2024 Semifinal: England Overcome Netherlands With Watkins' Late Goal To Reach Euro 2024 Final

ABP News  

ENG vs NED Euro 2024 Semifinal: Ollie Watkins scored a dramatic injury-time goal on Thursday, July 11, securing England's 2-1 victory over Netherlands and booking their spot in the UEFA Euro 2024 final against Spain, set to unfold on July 15 in Berlin. Earlier in the match, England captain Harry Kane equalised with a penalty in the first half, following …

Ollie Watkins' 90th-minute winner takes England to Euro 2024 final, on brink of breaking 58-year trophy hoodoo
5 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins' 90th-minute winner takes England to Euro 2024 final, on brink of breaking 58-year trophy hoodoo

India TV News  

England are in the final for the second successive European Championship as substitute Ollie Watkins' decisive 90th-minute winner helped the Three Lions prevail over a plucky Dutch side in the semi-final in Dortmund on Wednesday, July 10. England haven't really had a game where they could say that they dominated the proceedings, whether in the group stage or the knockouts …

Ollie Watkins the unlikely toast of England after last-gasp winner at Euro 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins the unlikely toast of England after last-gasp winner at Euro 2024

The Hindu  

Ollie Watkins is, in his own words, a realist. So imagine what went through Watkins’ mind when he saw his stoppage-time shot fly past Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and into the bottom corner to earn England a place in the European Championship final? “I don’t think I’ve hit a ball that sweet before,” Watkins said after England’s 2-1 victory over …

Super-sub Watkins sends England past Netherlands and into Euro 2024 final
5 months, 1 week ago

Super-sub Watkins sends England past Netherlands and into Euro 2024 final

New Indian Express  

DORTMUND: Ollie Watkins struck a stunning injury-time winner as England beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Wednesday to set up a Euro 2024 final showdown with Spain in Berlin. However, England were soon level through a Harry Kane penalty following a contentious VAR call by German referee Felix Zwayer, and the match looked set for extra time until Watkins struck. On …

Ollie Watkins the unlikely toast of England after last-gasp winner at Euro 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins the unlikely toast of England after last-gasp winner at Euro 2024

Associated Press  

DORTMUND, Germany — Ollie Watkins is, in his own words, a realist. So imagine what went through Watkins’ mind when he saw his stoppage-time shot fly past Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and into the bottom corner to earn England a place in the European Championship final? “I don’t think I’ve hit a ball that sweet before,” Watkins said after England’s …

Fans poke fun at England assistant Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Ollie Watkins' last-minute winner against the Netherlands
5 months, 1 week ago

Fans poke fun at England assistant Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembering he's Dutch' while celebrating Ollie Watkins' last-minute winner against the Netherlands

Daily Mail  

Amused fans are claiming Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink suddenly 'remembered he was Dutch' while celebrating England's last-minute winner against the Netherlands. Second-half substitute Ollie Watkins completed England's superb comeback against the Dutch with a 90th minute winner, firing the Three Lions into Sunday's Euro 2024 final with a 2-1 victory. England assistant coach and former Netherlands star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink celebrated …

Gareth Southgate: Reaching Euro 2024 final my best achievement as England boss
5 months, 1 week ago

Gareth Southgate: Reaching Euro 2024 final my best achievement as England boss

The Independent  

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PLAYER RATINGS: England defender has a night to forget in 3-0 win over Bosnia and one forward still doesn't convince… as purposeful and powerful Ebere Eze stands out
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PLAYER RATINGS: England defender has a night to forget in 3-0 win over Bosnia and one forward still doesn't convince… as purposeful and powerful Ebere Eze stands out

Daily Mail  

Sunday league, grassroots, pub football… how Pep’s influence has trickled down the pyramid - Listen to the It's All Kicking Off podcast England got their preparations underway for Euro 2024 with a 3-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina at St James' Park. Cole Palmer's second-half strike from the penalty spot opened the scoring for an experimental England side, as Gareth …

Premier League: Chelsea’s Sterling, Jackson score late goals in 3-2 win over Forest
7 months, 1 week ago

Premier League: Chelsea’s Sterling, Jackson score late goals in 3-2 win over Forest

The Hindu  

Late goals from Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson lifted Chelsea to a 3-2 victory at Nottingham Forest, who edged within a whisker of securing their Premier League survival on Saturday without being able to pop the Champagne corks. “You never know in football,” Forest midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi told Premier League Productions. “There’s one game left but hopefully we’re safe now …

Ollie Watkins to score a header tonight BOOSTED to 9/1 - as Aston Villa look to overturn a two-goal deficit in their Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ollie Watkins to score a header tonight BOOSTED to 9/1 - as Aston Villa look to overturn a two-goal deficit in their Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos

Daily Mail  

Aston Villa disappointed in their opening Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiacos last week - going down 4-2 at home. Ollie Watkins to score a header against Olympiacos tonight has been price boosted to 9/1 odds They aren't tipped to do so when looking at Sky Bet's betting lines, as Villa are 7/2 outsiders to win the tie, while Olympiacos …

Ivan Toney, Cole Palmer and why England need penalty specialists at Euro 2024
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ivan Toney, Cole Palmer and why England need penalty specialists at Euro 2024

The Independent  

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Ollie Watkins suffers injury scare as Aston Villa thump Ajax
9 months, 1 week ago

Ollie Watkins suffers injury scare as Aston Villa thump Ajax

The Independent  

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Ollie Watkins scores winning goal and upsets home fans as high-flying Villa beats Brentford 2-1
1 year ago

Ollie Watkins scores winning goal and upsets home fans as high-flying Villa beats Brentford 2-1

Associated Press  

BRENTFORD, England — Ollie Watkins scored the winner and upset fans at his former club with his goal celebration as high-flying Aston Villa rallied to beat Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday. Late goals from Alex Moreno and Watkins secured a dramatic late victory for Unai Emery’s Villa at Brentford after Bees defender Ben Mee had been sent …

Ollie Watkins and Lewis Dunk emerge with credit on England’s audition night against Australia
1 year, 2 months ago

Ollie Watkins and Lewis Dunk emerge with credit on England’s audition night against Australia

The Independent  

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Ollie Watkins on Target as England Down Australia 1-0 in International Friendly
1 year, 2 months ago

Ollie Watkins on Target as England Down Australia 1-0 in International Friendly

News 18  

In the absence of Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins continued his hot goal-scoring form on Friday to lead England to a 1-0 win against Australia at Wembley Stadium. Watkins has already scored two hat tricks for Aston Villa this season and seized his chance to make an impression ahead of next year’s European Championship as Three Lions coach Gareth Southgate named …

No Harry Kane, no problem: England rides on Watkins goal to beat Australia 1-0 in friendly
1 year, 2 months ago

No Harry Kane, no problem: England rides on Watkins goal to beat Australia 1-0 in friendly

The Hindu  

In the absence of Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins continued his hot goal-scoring form on Friday to lead England to a 1-0 win against Australia at Wembley Stadium. Watkins has already scored two hat-tricks for Aston Villa this season and seized his chance to make an impression ahead of next year’s European Championship as Three Lions coach Gareth Southgate named an …

England’s Ollie Watkins: ‘I used to shop in Sainsbury’s ... then I came to Aston Villa and I couldn’t’
1 year, 2 months ago

England’s Ollie Watkins: ‘I used to shop in Sainsbury’s ... then I came to Aston Villa and I couldn’t’

The Independent  

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England squad announced for Australia friendly and Italy Euro qualifier - Bowen, Watkins recalled, Sterling left out
1 year, 2 months ago

England squad announced for Australia friendly and Italy Euro qualifier - Bowen, Watkins recalled, Sterling left out

The Hindu  

Forwards Jarrod Bowen and Ollie Watkins were called up by England manager Gareth Southgate on Thursday ahead of the friendly against Australia and 2024 European Championship qualifier versus Italy later this month. With the Australia game, there’s the opportunity to learn some different things.” Aston Villa’s Watkins has scored four goals in his last two league games, including a hat-trick …

Ollie Watkins scores hat-trick, Aston Villa hammers Hibernian 5-0 in Conference League
1 year, 4 months ago

Ollie Watkins scores hat-trick, Aston Villa hammers Hibernian 5-0 in Conference League

The Hindu  

Ollie Watkins scored a hat-trick as Aston Villa all but secured a Conference League group-stage place with a 5-0 thrashing of Hibernian in its play-off round first leg on Wednesday. The Premier League side started its first European campaign since losing in Europa League qualifying in 2010 in fine style. Unai Emery’s men, who put four past Everton at the …

England 3-0 Ivory Coast: Ollie Watkins, Raheem Sterling and Tyrone Mings strike
2 years, 8 months ago

England 3-0 Ivory Coast: Ollie Watkins, Raheem Sterling and Tyrone Mings strike

Daily Mail  

The look on Jack Grealish’s face as the referee prepared to send off Serge Aurier just before half-time told the story of this evening. Raheem Sterling celebrates with his team-mates after scoring England's second goal Sterling tucked away Jack Grealish's cross to double his side's lead in the first half The captain on the night made no mistake to put …

Aston Villa have been playing one of Ings or Watkins... it turns out they're pretty good together
2 years, 9 months ago

Aston Villa have been playing one of Ings or Watkins... it turns out they're pretty good together

Daily Mail  

All this time playing just one of Danny Ings or Ollie Watkins. Steven Gerrard had only selected one or the other in Aston Villa's last four Premier League games. Yet in a bid to get back to winning ways after one win in their last seven outings, Gerrard used Ings and Watkins as partners — two No 9s under orders …

Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard backs Ollie Watkins to earn England recall
3 years ago

Aston Villa: Steven Gerrard backs Ollie Watkins to earn England recall

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has backed Ollie …

How Ollie Watkins’ goal epitomised England’s identity under Gareth Southgate
3 years, 8 months ago

How Ollie Watkins’ goal epitomised England’s identity under Gareth Southgate

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There was one moment, though, which seemed as if it would stick …

England vs San Marino result: Ollie Watkins scores on debut in World Cup 2022 qualifier
3 years, 8 months ago

England vs San Marino result: Ollie Watkins scores on debut in World Cup 2022 qualifier

The Independent  

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Ollie Watkins breaks goal drought as Aston Villa sinks Newcastle - Football News - Sportstar
3 years, 11 months ago

Ollie Watkins breaks goal drought as Aston Villa sinks Newcastle - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins scored his first Premier League goal in 10 games and midfielder Bertrand Traore added another to give it a 2-0 home win over struggling Newcastle United on Saturday. The result lifted Villa two places up to eighth on 29 points from 17 games while Newcastle dropped one place to 16th on 19 points from 19 …

Watkins scores hat-trick as Villa thumps champion Liverpool 7-2
4 years, 2 months ago

Watkins scores hat-trick as Villa thumps champion Liverpool 7-2

The Hindu  

A first-half hat-trick from Ollie Watkins helped Aston Villa to a stunning 7-2 victory over Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday to end the champion's 100% start to the season in extraordinary fashion. A full-strength Liverpool defence was carved open again moments later, with former Everton midfielder Ross Barkley -- making his debut after joining Villa on loan -- …

Ollie Watkins used Michael Jordan as motivation ahead of £33m switch to Villa
4 years, 3 months ago

Ollie Watkins used Michael Jordan as motivation ahead of £33m switch to Villa

Daily Mail  

With the world locked down, and football at a stand-still, Brentford boss Thomas Frank turned to Netflix for some renewed inspiration. Ollie Watkins completed a Championship record £33m switch to Aston Villa on Wednesday His electric form for Brentford last season saw him score 26 goals deployed down the middle 'Another thing we need to remember in sport is that …

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