Summary
Ollie Watkins, a football player for Aston Villa, was not included in England's latest squad for upcoming friendlies. This decision comes amid his recent dip in form, with only one goal in his last nine Premier League matches. Despite this, Watkins remains hopeful about his chances to join the World Cup squad by improving his performance in future club games.
Key Facts
- Ollie Watkins plays for Aston Villa, a Premier League team.
- He was left out of England's 35-man squad for matches against Uruguay and Japan.
- Watkins has scored just one goal in his last nine Premier League games.
- Last season, Watkins had 17 goals and 14 assists in all competitions.
- Watkins scored a crucial goal for England in Euro 2024 against the Netherlands.
- England's training camp ahead of the World Cup is seen as a last chance for players to secure a spot.
- Tottenham's Dominic Solanke and Leeds United's Dominic Calvert-Lewin are preferred in the current squad.
- Watkins has played once under current England manager Thomas Tuchel, as a substitute.
