Ollie Watkins Archives - Grant Katanick

Liverpool could end up signing two players from the same club, including 16-goal striker

Posted on July 1, 2021 by admin

Liverpool could end up signing two players from the same club, including 16-goal striker – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool have bolstered their defence this summer by signing Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig for around £35 million. According to Goal.com, the Reds could make at least two more signings, but it’s the ‘wait and see’ period […]

Liverpool legend begs Klopp to sign star that embarrassed them

Posted on May 9, 2021 by admin

Robbie Fowler believes reported Liverpool target Ollie Watkins is ready to take his next career step. Watkins has impressed in his debut Premier League campaign with Aston Villa this season, scoring 13 goals and providing four assists. The 25-year-old even earned his first England cap and goal and his performances have attracted the attention of […]

Liverpool interested in signing £28m Premier League star with 17 goal contributions

Posted on April 19, 2021 by admin

Liverpool interested in signing £28m Premier League star with 17 goal contributions – originally posted on Sportslens.com Liverpool have been credited with an interest in signing Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins ahead of the summer transfer window, as per Football Insider. The Reds have produced a poor defence of their Premier League title this term, […]

Will Watkins be more Kane than Nugent after England debut goal?

Posted on March 26, 2021 by admin

Ollie Watkins scored on his England debut against San Marino, becoming the 13th player to bag in his first appearance for the Three Lions since 2000. He joins some illustrious company. Plus Steven Caulker, Kieran Richardson and Dave Nugent. Here are the previous dozen debutant scorers… Darius Vassell The then-Aston Villa striker made his […]

Boyhood dream? Or ‘extraordinary waste of everybody’s time’?

Posted on March 26, 2021 by admin

James Ward-Prowse and Ollie Watkins realised England dreams. They should have celebrated that ‘extraordinary waste of time’ with a handshake. Grump it up What makes you grumpy? Is it a lack of sleep? A poor diet, perhaps? Or maybe it’s being sent to Wembley to watch England win comfortably and convincingly as part of […]

Southgate praises Watkins after ‘fairytale’ debut goal

Posted on March 25, 2021 by admin

Gareth Southgate has praised Ollie Watkins after the striker scored a ‘fairytale’ goal on his England debut against San Marino. The Aston Villa forward bagged the final goal in a convincing 5-0 victory at Wembley. Earlier on the night, James Ward-Prowse had put Southgate’s men ahead with a sweeping finish in the 14th minute. FEATURE: […]

England 5-0 San Marino: Watkins scores in routine win

Posted on March 25, 2021 by admin

Ollie Watkins scored on his international debut as England cantered to victory against San Marino, but Gareth Southgate’s men should have made more of their dominance against the world’s worst side in this World Cup qualifier. While a shot at European glory on home soil is just months away, the main focus right now is […]

England squad will ‘discuss’ whether to take the knee

Posted on March 23, 2021 by admin

Ollie Watkins has revealed that the England squad will discuss whether or not to take the knee in a team meeting before their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. There has been growing debate around the pre-match anti-racism gesture, with Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha recently becoming the first Premier League player to stand since play resumed […]

Watkins not thinking about Euros despite ‘shock’ call-up

Posted on March 23, 2021 by admin

Ollie Watkins has insisted that he cannot look forward to this summer’s European Championships just yet as he focuses on ending the season well. The 25-year-old, who has scored 12 times this season, has been drafted into Gareth Southgate’s squad for the first time for World Cup qualifiers against San Marino, Albania and Poland. He […]

Smith: England call-up has always been in Watkins’ mind

Posted on March 19, 2021 by admin

Dean Smith has revealed that one of Ollie Watkins’ big questions before joining Aston Villa was how he could get into the England squad. The forward has earned his first Three Lions call-up for the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino, Albania and Poland this month. Watkins, 25, has scored 12 times in 30 games […]