England legend Alan Shearer sends message to Gareth Southgate Aston Villa star Ollie on Watkins.
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkin must be one . from the first on the plane.
with England at the European Championships in Germany this summer, says Three Lions icon Alan Shearer.
The former Newcastle United and Blackburn Rovers striker, who holds the Premier League’s all-time goalscoring record (260), believes that England cannot ignore Watkins.
manager Gareth Southgate. The Villa number 11 has scored an impressive 16 goals and 10 assists in 27 Premier League appearances this campaign, along with a further five goals in other competitions.
It will be difficult for Watkins to have captain Kane as a first name on the team sheet, but Southgate may have to find a way to let both go at the same time.
If it was up to Shearer, Watkins would probably start. . XI. “He is having the season of his life.
He is in such form that, as a striker, you go on the pitch not expecting to score, you expect to score.
It’s a great feeling,” Shearer told Match of the Day.Watkins’ performance in Villa’s 3-2 win at Luton Town was particularly impressive.
The 28-year-old scored the first two goals of the game. Unai Emery’s men go into the UEFA Champions League for an important three points.
Shearer watched closely and analyzed Watkins’ display very deeply.Watkins scored away at Luton on Saturday.
Watkins played at Luton on Saturday.”From the start. to finish he tore the Luton defense to pieces.
It was a sign, I’ll run after and run you and run you again, that’s exactly what he did.
He scored from a corner kick. The box is empty, no one is with you. It’s a good ball, he attacks it very well and it’s a great head.
His hold-up and tie-up games were also excellent. I thought every part of his game was fantastic,” Shearer said.
Reviewing Watkins’ second goal, Shearer added: “Just look at that touch with his left foot, the way he does it.
perfectly on the right leg. After that, he has a full view of the target and can shoot it past the keeper.
It’s unbelievable, the touch and the finish are sublime – he’s just having fun out there – and he played a part in the winning goal.
“This is his best season. 16 goals? Unbelievable – he’s on a plane. His bags are packed, he’s got a pass, the lot,” Shearer continued.
