"Watkins' response to the setback has been nothing short of emphatic, with the 30-year-old adding to the goal he scored against West Ham in the Premier League just before the international break."
"It's the back end of the season and I'm raring to go. I could play another 90 minutes. I'm excited for the next few games. I'm hungry."
"Watkins eased Villa's nerves with a second early in the second half as he pounced on a mistake from Torbjorn Heggem and finished through the legs of goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia."
"After the Serie A side then scored a late goal through Jonathan Rowe in the 90th minute, Watkins restored Villa's two-goal advantage in the 94th minute from a corner."
Ollie Watkins scored two goals in Aston Villa's 3-1 victory over Bologna in the Europa League quarter-finals. His performance comes after being left out of the England squad by manager Thomas Tuchel, who noted Watkins' potential but opted for other players. Despite previous struggles, Watkins expressed his eagerness to contribute as the season progresses. His goals helped Villa secure a strong position in the tournament, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure and potentially influencing his selection for the upcoming World Cup.
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