Aston Villa fans will be beaming with pride for Ollie Watkins after the striker scored the match-winner to send England to the final of Euro 2024.
What a night it was for Ollie Watkins, who did what he does best for Aston Villa and converted it to the international stage.
The Englishman fired Gareth Southgate’s side to the Euro 2024 final, where the Three Lions will meet Spain on Sunday.
It was a moment that allowed Watkins to get the praise he deserves for his country, an opinion that was shared by many.
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Everyone at Villa will be over the moon for Unai Emery’s talisman, who netted his first England goal at a major tournament.
The 90th-minute strike showed quality at composure when the stakes were so high, seeing him lauded by many for his ability to remain calm with the entire nation on his back.
While Watkins and Ezri Konsa will meet Emery and Monchi’s country in the final, the Villa president of football operations took a moment to celebrate the striker’s big moment.
On X after the game, Monchi sent a five-word message to Watkins, saying “He deserves it…Our guy.”
Every Villa fan will agree with Monchi’s assessment of the marksman, who has had to be patient to earn his chance to shine at the tournament.
What a moment it was for Watkins, and what a moment it was for England, who will now have the chance to win silverware at a major tournament for the first time since 1966.
Watkins deserves to play in the Euro 2024 final
Before the game, Watkins’ claim to earning minutes was rather low, as the Villa man had only secured 20 minutes of action in the entire tournament.
Now, things have changed significantly, as the striker showed the world what he can do when called upon.
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As seen throughout the competition, Southgate has been reluctant to remove Harry Kane from the starting XI however, now may be the boss’ chance to make a bold switch.
Coming on in the 81st minute for the Bayern Munich sensation to produce a goal was a tough ask for Watkins although, he showed no mistake in rewarding Southgate’s rare, but forward-thinking.
Monchi and Emery will somewhat hope to not see their striker line up against their nation on Sunday, with both being well aware of the Villa man’s clinical streak.
