A common thread has been woven through Ollie Watkins’ career. At Exeter City, he was rejected once before belatedly signing schoolboy forms. On loan at Weston-super-Mare, he was a floaty wide ...

Mark Taylor (back row, far left) coached Ollie Watkins (back row, fourth on left) when he was between the ages of 7 and 11 One of Ollie Watkins' former youth coaches said he taught him the "touch ...

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery praised Ollie Watkins’ desire after the striker scored two goals in the 3-3 draw with Brentford. The England international was a doubt for the game with a hamstring ...

Watkins has found himself on the bench for the first time when fit during Emery’s reign in large part due to the form of fellow striker Duran, who has scored in each of his last four appearances.