Ollie Watkins “Offers You An Experience Unlike Any Other”
Ollie Watkins ought to “definitely” be included in England’s Euro 2024 team, according to former Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey.
On Sunday, Watkins equaled the club record for the most goals in a season in the Premier League era with his 19th league goal of the year against Arsenal.
With 26 goals in 45 games this season, the 28-year-old is currently only one point behind Erling Haaland in the Premier League Golden Boot competition.
Because of his performance this season, the former Brentford forward has a good chance of being included in Gareth Southgate’s England team for the tournament this summer.
“Ollie Watkins offers you something different,” according to Heskey, who was speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast.
“There’s this ongoing discussion about whether he should be the national team’s second-choice striker. Nobody enjoys being defended against at the pace he gives you. If you want to travel farther, he provides you the option to insert the ball behind with a little cunning rather than merely shoving it forward.”
“When given the chance, he has demonstrated that he is capable of finishing, so you can place it in places where he can run onto it.”
“In addition to scoring goals, he has had an incredible season. He’s had an amazing season, and I don’t think he’s taken a penalty yet.”
“One would assume that he must be the backup option for the England striker position. He is unquestionably in.”
Emile Heskey
