Ollie Watkins

Watkins has been named in England's World Cup squad after one of his most productive Premier League seasons, arriving as one of the most reliable goal-scorers in the squad with 21 goals in all competitions for a trophy-winning Aston Villa side.

Analysis: Watkins ended the campaign with 16 Premier League goals and three assists across 37 appearances, finishing as Villa's top scorer and playing a pivotal role in their Europa League title triumph as the most clinical finisher in their squad with 21 goals in all competitions. The Englishman brings intelligent movement, physical presence and a deadly finishing instinct from both feet that makes him one of the most dangerous strikers available to manager Thomas Tuchel, and his ability to hold the ball up and bring teammates into play gives England a different attacking profile to the more direct Harry Kane who is set to lead the line as the captain of the Three Lions. Watkins heads into the World Cup off the back of the best individual campaign of his career and desperate to make his mark on the global stage this summer.

May 25, 2026

No Europa Cup hangover

Watkins scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win against Manchester City.

Analysis: Watkins was great on Sunday despite recent days of partying after the Europa Cup championship, with the forward single-handedly taking out City. He would score first in the 47th minute before adding another in the 61st minute, earning a brace to end the season. The forward would catch fire to end the season, with six goals in his past five outings, recording 16 goals and three assists in 37 appearances (33 starts) this campaign.

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