All of the current top Aston Villa stories including, Ollie Watkins admission, Ivan Toney’s honesty and Jude Bellingham’s message.
Ollie Watkins told why he won’t be going to the Euro’s
Watkins has been on fire for Villa this season. Under Unai Emery, Villa Park looks set to host Champions League football next season and much of that can be put down to their striker.
Many would rightly presume that it is a given that Watkins is on the plane to Germany in the summer. However, since the return of Toney things have looked more doubtful.
Now, after the recent run of international fixtures, Watkins has been told by one ESPN journalist that despite being a better footballer, Toney is tougher to play against.
You can read the full quotes on Watkins’ potential Euro’s spot here.
Ivan Toney on striker battle with Ollie Watkins
The stage was set over the last week to help decipher who would be Harry Kane’s deputy. It seemed Watkins had the edged before the break but Toney may have swung it the other way.
The Brentford man scored from the spot against Belgium as he looks to book himself a ticket to Germany.
Speaking about his competition with Watkins, Toney stated that while he hopes he goes to the Euro’s, the competition between the two is ‘healthy’.
You can read Toney’s full quotes on the battle with Watkins here.
Jude Bellingham’s message
One positive from the international break from a Villa perspective was Enzri Konsa. The defender was finally rewarded for his performances in the Villa starting XI with a full debut for England.
Konsa started in the 2-2 draw against Belgium, being deployed as a right-back. It was no doubt a memorable night for the defender who received widespread praise and even a message from England’s saviour.
After a post from Konsa after the game, Bellingham replied reading ‘my guy’, with plenty of other players sending positive vibes.
You can read more about Bellingham’s message to Konsa here.
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