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Watkins has been frustrated at Villa lately

Watkins determined to make most of Cup semi-final nod

Ollie Watkins says there would have been "a bit of backlash" if he was happy to sit on the bench as the frustrated Aston Villa striker looks to return to starting line-up in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 23 Apr

(L to R): Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins and Phil Foden

Palmer, Watkins & Foden ruled out of Ireland clash

Cole Palmer, Ollie Watkins and Phil Foden have been ruled out of Lee Carsley's first match as interim England manager - Saturday's trip to Dublin to play the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 03 Sep 24

Ollie Watkins with Villa boss Unai Emery

Watkins credits Villa boss Emery for his England recall

Ollie Watkins has praised Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery for helping him get back in the England squad.

Soccer • 14 Oct 23

Unai Emery during the 6-1 win over Brighton

Emery feels 'special' times coming for in-form Villa

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery feels there is a special atmosphere brewing at Villa Park after his side romped to a remarkable 6-1 win against Brighton.

Soccer • 30 Sep 23

Ollie Watkins has been in excellent form since Unai Emery took charge at Villa Park

Aston Villa boost European hopes at Newcastle's expense

Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa beat third-placed Newcastle 3-0 at Villa Park to move within sight of the Premier League top four spots.

Soccer • 15 Apr 23

Ramsey stunner helps pile more misery on Norwich

A superb individual effort by midfielder Jacob Ramsey and a late Ollie Watkins goal gave Aston Villa a 2-0 win at bottom team Norwich City, as home manager Dean Smith suffered defeat against his former club.

Soccer • 14 Dec 21

Ollie Watkins has been rewarded for his good club form

Watkins gets England call-up, Alexander-Arnold dropped

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins and West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone have received their first senior England call-ups, while Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham has been called up despite concerns over his availability.

Soccer • 18 Mar 21

Ollie Watkins celebrates with Jack Grealish after scoring

Watkins strikes early to fire Villa past Gunners

Ollie Watkins' early goal proved the winner as Aston Villa beat Arsenal 1-0 at home and condemned the Gunners to a second defeat in the West Midlands in five days.

Soccer • 06 Feb 21

Ollie Watkins reacts after VAR rules his stoppage time goal offside

Watkins woe as West Ham hold off Aston Villa

West Ham climbed up to fifth as goals from Angelo Ogbonna and Jarrod Bowen sank Aston Villa 2-1.

Soccer • 30 Nov 20

Dean Smith was full of praise for his freescoring Aston Villa side.

Victory at Arsenal better than Pool cakewalk for Smith

Dean Smith insists Aston Villa's victory at Arsenal was even more impressive than their thrashing of reigning Premier League champions Liverpool last month.

Soccer • 08 Nov 20

Aston Villa's magnificent seven tears Liverpool apart

Ollie Watkins scored a first-half hat-trick as Aston Villa brought champions Liverpool's 100% start to the Premier League season to a shuddering halt with a stunning 7-2 win at Villa Park.

Soccer • 04 Oct 20

Callum Robinson helped West Brom to gain promotion.

Transfer round-up: Robinson wraps up move to West Brom

Republic of Ireland striker Callum Robinson has completed a permanent move to West Brom from Sheffield United.

Soccer • 09 Sep 20

Ollie Watkins