Emile Heskey explains why Ollie Watkins is 'massive' for England at World Cup

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Ollie Watkins impressed by Aston Villa's transformation into Europa champions

Watkins credits set-piece tactic as key reason for Villa EL win

Ollie Watkins celebrates Aston Villa's 'unreal' man of the match in Europa League triumph

Watkins reveals secret to Aston Villa's Europa League triumph

Ollie Watkins lauds Aston Villa boss Unai Emery after "indescribable" Europa League win

Chasing Peter Withe: Ollie Watkins stands on the brink of Aston Villa immortality

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Team of the Week: Kane bags another hat-trick for Bayern as Watkins crushes Liverpool

THE MAGIC NUMBER! Tuchel's private Watkins view as England boss set to name THREE strikers in World Cup squad

Ollie Watkins set for England World Cup squad after privately impressing Thomas Tuchel

Ollie Watkins reveals he will watch one Aston Villa video for Europa League final inspiration

Ollie Watkins rubs salt into Liverpool wounds with 'disjointed' admission on Reds defending

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Ollie Watkins delivers brutal Liverpool truth after running them ragged again

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Liverpool prove Carragher right as Watkins‚ Aston Villa put Arne Slot on the brink

John McGinn says Aston Villa are "so fortunate to have Watkins"

Watkins stars in Villa win as Liverpool's European hopes knocked

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Aston Villa 2-1 Liverpool: Watkins cancels out Van Dijk header - LIVE

Neil McCann in explosive dugout clash with Marley Watkins after brutal Kilmarnock substitution

Watkins frustrated after Aston Villa let lead slip against Burnley

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has his say on big VAR call during Burnley game

Prince William appeared to pass on words of encouragement - if not tactical advice - to Aston Villa manager Unai Emery ahead of his side's stunning Europa League comeback against Nottingham Forest on Thursday evening. The die-hard fan and heir to the throne was overcome with emotion in the stands as he watched Emery and Co overturn the 1-0 deficit from the first leg against their Premier League rivals in some style‚ courtesy of goals from Ollie Watkins‚ John McGinn‚ and a penalty coolly taken by Emi Buendia. The victory on home turf confirmed the Birmingham-based side's first appearance in a European final since winning the European Cup final in 1982.

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TOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: One more win. One more win to turn a wonderful era for Aston Villa into one that will be remembered for ever. There was pressure here‚ all right. If Nottingham Forest had prevailed‚ Villa players‚ fans and even Unai Emery himself would have been questioning everything they had done. Not now. Not now Villa are so close to the Europa League title‚ which would be the fifth of Emery's career. How fitting it was that John McGinn‚ who joined this club when they were in the Championship‚ should score twice and produce a barnstorming performance just when it was needed. He has remained while players have come and gone and if he were to lift the trophy against Freiburg in the Final in Istanbul next month‚ his status as a Villa great would be assured. McGinn's late double secured the result after earlier goals from Ollie Watkins and Emi Buendia - from the penalty spot - had given them the edge.

Ollie Watkins hails Unai Emery for leading Aston Villa into Europa League final

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Unai Emery slams VAR in furious rant and says Ollie Watkins 'could have broken his ankle'

Watkins: Villa in good shape for Forest Euro clash

Ollie Watkins explains big reason for extra Europa League motivation as transfer point made

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Watkins surprised to reach Aston Villa landmark

Ollie Watkins explains reason for Aston Villa struggles before turnaround in form

Ollie Watkins immediately sets next Aston Villa target and makes England admission

Watkins admits being humbled after reaching Aston Villa landmark

What Onana did to Watkins after 4-0 Bologna win as McGinn breathes sigh of relief

Watkins 'disappointed' by England omission but vows 'to do talking on the pitch'

Ollie Watkins reaches Aston Villa milestone as England World Cup gauntlet thrown down

Highlights: Watkins‚ Rogers strike as Villa breeze into semi-finals

Watkins breaks record as Aston Villa cruise past Bologna into all-English semi-final

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Inside Villa Park: Vidagany reveals Man City blueprint‚ Watkins responds to Emery & Malen's transfer

'Play angry' - Watkins reveals he's sought Michael Owen's advice

Ollie Watkins lifts lid on 'toughest moment' of his career and reveals messages with legend

Watkins eyeing WC spot after 'toughest' season

Aston Villa striker Watkins reveals Owen influence on form turnaround

Watkins proud of Aston Villa double in victory at Bologna

Ex-Villa captain Petrov happy for 2-goal Watkins

Aston Villa must act after transfer audition as Unai Emery sends Ollie Watkins message

Watkins delivers halftime wakeup call in Villa win

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'Almost impossible to leave off plane' - Watkins 'hungry' to grab World Cup lifeline

Highlights: Watkins on fire as Villa pass Bologna test

Ollie Watkins makes 'lucky' Aston Villa admission after 3-1 Bologna victory

Aston Villa take control of Europa League tie with Ollie Watkins brace

Watkins doubles up to punish Bologna and put Aston Villa in driving seat

Watch: Aston Villa in 'DREAMLAND' after Watkins punishes another error

Ollie Watkins debate: Aston Villa 'priority'‚ Thomas Tuchel decision and World Cup chances

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Ex-Aston Villa striker reveals what separates Ollie Watkins from Tammy Abraham

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Goalscorer Watkins: Massive win for Aston Villa

Unai Emery backs Ollie Watkins to regain England spot after Aston Villa win

Watkins gives Tuchel timely reminder as World Cup hopes still alive

Unai Emery tells Ollie Watkins only option as he responds to England omission

Watkins scores after England snub as Aston Villa sink West Ham

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Ollie Watkins makes 'massive' Aston Villa statement as he breaks silence on England snub

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Unai Emery sends Ollie Watkins plea and makes 'fighter' comment after Lille relief

John McGinn delivers honest Aston Villa verdict after Lille win and responds to Ollie Watkins' goal

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Watkins pounces to give Villa first-leg win at Lille

Highlights: Watkins-inspired Villa claim first-leg win in Lille

TOM COLLOMOSSE AT STADE PIERRE-MAUROY: Perhaps Emery was right after all. Not long into the second half of this painfully drab Europa League tie at Lille‚ Watkins' instinctive header gave Villa the only goal. It made Emery's men favourites to advance to the quarter-finals of the Europa League‚ with the second leg at Villa Park on March 19. Even more importantly‚ it should restore a little of Villa's fraying self-belief as they prepare to meet Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday‚ as both clubs tussle for a top-five finish in the Premier League and a place in next season's Champions League.

Watkins keeps Aston Villa on trophy trail with first-leg winner at Lille