Ollie Watkins Aims for England Impact

Ollie Watkins expressed his desire to score more goals for both Aston Villa and the England national team, despite his recent success in assisting teammates. After coming off the bench in England's recent Nations League matches, he contributed with assists for Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice, but remained frustrated by not starting, especially when Harry Kane was injured. Watkins acknowledged that the team's tactics, particularly in the loss to Greece, were untested, as they practiced for only 20 minutes before the match. He believes that the team has the talent to succeed but noted the need for more training time to implement new strategies effectively. Additionally, he emphasized that while he enjoys making assists, scoring remains his primary goal as he aims to improve each season and prove himself in the Champions League. Villa's next match is against Fulham on October 19, where he hopes to showcase his scoring ability.