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Watkins fires Villa into Champions League, igniting World Cup debate
Ollie Watkins’ two-goal masterclass against Liverpool ended Aston Villa’s wait for a top-four finish and thrust England’s overlooked striker into the World Cup spotlight. Just weeks after being axed from Gareth Southgate’s March squad, Watkins has silenced critics with nine Premier League goals since then, eclipsing even Harry Kane’s recent output.