Ollie Watkins

English footballer (born 1995)

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Oliver George Arthur Watkins is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Aston Villa and the England national team.

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Villa narrowly beat Lille in quarter-final first leg Goals from Ollie Watkins and John McGinn give Aston Villa a narrow first-leg lead over Lille in their Europa Conference League quarter-final as Unai Emery marks his 1,000th game as a manager. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Villa lack 'big-team mentality' - Watkins Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins says his side lack "a big-team mentality" to kill off crucial games in the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2024
Late Watkins goal rescues Villa point against Brentford Ollie Watkins rescues a late point for Aston Villa who had earlier surrendered a two-goal lead against Brentford in the Premier League. BBC Sport - Published on April 6, 2024

Southgate on 'big' opportunity for Toney and Watkins Manager Gareth Southgate says strikers Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins are aware they have a big opportunity with captain Harry Kane set to miss the Brazil friendly through injury. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024
Analysis: Shearer praise for 'brilliant' Watkins Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer praises "brilliant" Ollie Watkins after the Aston Villa striker scores twice in his side's 3-2 Premier League win over Luton at Kenilworth Road. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2024
'He's on the plane' - Watkins dreaming of England Euros squad Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins is dreaming of a Euro 2024 place after moving on to a career-best 16 Premier League goals this season. BBC Sport - Published on March 2, 2024

Watkins double helps Villa return to top four Ollie Watkins scores twice as Aston Villa return to the Premier League's top four with a narrow victory at Fulham. BBC Sport - Published on February 17, 2024
'I was abused all game' - Watkins on celebration at fan Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins explains his controversial celebration after scoring the winning goal against his former side Brentford, which sparked a scuffle with opposing players. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2023
Police look into Watkins' fan abuse claims The Metropolitan Police will speak to Aston Villa and Brentford about the events surrounding Ollie Watkins' celebration in Sunday's game. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2023
'Watkins is key for amazing Villa - but don't count Man City out' Aston Villa's form is amazing but they need to keep Ollie Watkins fit to stay near the top of the Premier League, says MOTD2 pundit Alan Shearer. BBC Sport - Published on December 18, 2023

Watkins rescues point for Villa at Bournemouth Ollie Watkins heads in a 90th-minute equaliser as Aston Villa twice came from behind to draw with Bournemouth in a thrilling Premier League game. BBC Sport - Published on December 3, 2023
Watkins and Diaby - Aston Villa's 'fantastic' duo Jermaine Jenas and Ben Mee analyse the new Aston Villa partnership of Ollie Watkins and Moussa Diaby. BBC Sport - Published on October 22, 2023
'It's been a long time coming' - can Watkins be Kane’s understudy? After making a goalscoring return to the England squad, has Ollie Watkins jumped to the front of the queue to be Harry Kane's main understudy? BBC Sport - Published on October 13, 2023	Watkins signs new five-year Aston Villa deal Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, recalled to the England squad this week, signs a new five-year contract. BBC Sport - Published on October 6, 2023
Watkins recalled to England squad by Southgate England manager Gareth Southgate recalls Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins for October's games against Australia and Italy at Wembley. BBC Sport - Published on October 5, 2023	'I'm a bit of a weirdo!' - McGinn on Watkins wind-ups Aston Villa and Scotland midfielder John McGinn tells Football Focus how much he enjoys playing with - and winding up - Ollie Watkins BBC Sport - Published on October 5, 2023
Villa boss Emery tips Watkins for England recall Aston Villa manager Unai Emery feels that Ollie Watkins' form warrants an England recall for the striker. BBC Sport - Published on October 4, 2023	Emery praises hat-trick hero Watkins after Brighton win Unai Emery says he wants Villa to "improve" despite thrashing Brighton 6-1 at Villa Park, with Ollie Watkins bagging an historic second hat-trick of the season. BBC Sport - Published on September 30, 2023
Watkins scores hat-trick as Villa thump Brighton Ollie Watkins scores his second hat-trick of the season as Aston Villa deliver a ruthless display to thrash high-flying Brighton at Villa Park. BBC Sport - Published on September 30, 2023	Villa in talks with Watkins over new contract Aston Villa are in talks with Ollie Watkins in the hope of tying down the England striker to a new long-term contract at the club. BBC Sport - Published on September 27, 2023
Watch Watkins head Villa in front against Hibs Watch Ollie Watkins head Aston Villa in front against Hibernian in the Europa Conference League. BBC Sport - Published on August 23, 2023	Why 'incredible' Watkins is knocking on England's door Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy explains why "incredible" Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is closing in on an England recall. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023
Watkins 'sitting alongside Haaland' since World Cup Erling Haaland has sent records crumbling in his debut Premier League campaign, but no player is in better form than Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023	Villa see off Newcastle to boost European hopes Ollie Watkins continues his prolific form with two goals as Aston Villa boost their European hopes with an emphatic victory over Newcastle. BBC Sport - Published on April 15, 2023
Villa close in on European spot with Forest win Aston Villa move to within six points of European qualification as Bertrand Traore and Ollie Watkins goals seal victory over Nottingham Forest BBC Sport - Published on April 8, 2023	Villa victory returns Everton to bottom three Ollie Watkins continues his excellent form in the Premier League with a penalty as Aston Villa beat Everton 2-0 at Goodison Park. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2023
Southampton remain bottom after Villa defeat Southampton remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League after Ollie Watkins' second-half header earns Aston Villa a narrow win at St Mary's. BBC Sport - Published on January 21, 2023	Aston Villa 4-0 Southampton: Villa frontmen 'unplayable' in victory over Saints - Gerrard Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard says Phillipe Coutinho showed his Liverpool form of old alongside "unplayable" Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2022
Fantasy football tips for gameweek 15 and beyond: Ilkay Gundogan, Ollie Watkins, Jadon Sancho BBC Radio 5 Live's Alistair Bruce-Ball explains why it could be time for fantasy football managers to think about mixing up their squad to gain an advantage over the competition. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2021	Aston Villa 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion: Steven Gerrard's side win through late Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings goals Late goals from Ollie Watkins and Tyrone Mings give Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa reign the perfect start with victory over Brighton at Villa Park. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2021
England: Fikayo Tomori, Ollie Watkins and Aaron Ramsdale named in Gareth Southgate's squad for World Cup qualifiers Gareth Southgate recalls defender Fikayo Tomori, striker Ollie Watkins and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to his England squad for World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Hungary. BBC Sport - Published on September 30, 2021