Ollie Watkins

[Flamingo Lane]

I still don't know why he took bloody Callum Wilson.

No, he was and is an ineffective player, but somehow seemed to talk himself up into the squad.

[paul_e]

I still don't know why he took bloody Callum Wilson.

No, he was and is an ineffective player, but somehow seemed to talk himself up into the squad.

A lot of people on here have said he's better than Watkins over the last 2-3 years (usually immediately after a round of games where Wilson scored and Watkins didn't). Personally I think Wilson is overrated, injury-prone and a bit of a prick who thinks he's far better than he is.

[eamonn]

I think he's more of a natural finisher than Ollie but not sure he has the same work-ethic and his injury record is not inspiring.

[Risso]

I still don't know why he took bloody Callum Wilson.

No, he was and is an ineffective player, but somehow seemed to talk himself up into the squad.

He got something like 6 goals in 9 games in the run up to the World Cup, including two against us. I'm not sure that's all that ineffective. He's a good goal scorer, it's mainly been his injury record that has stopped him being a really top player,

[Dave]

I still don't know why he took bloody Callum Wilson.

No, he was and is an ineffective player, but somehow seemed to talk himself up into the squad.

He got something like 6 goals in 9 games in the run up to the World Cup, including two against us. I'm not sure that's all that ineffective. He's a good goal scorer, it's mainly been his injury record that has stopped him being a really top player,

Indeed. People are always complaining about not picking players on form - well, he was very much in form at the time.

The only real argument against taking Wilson was taking Toney instead - and I'm guessing the FA were aware of the "external factors" at play which meant that the coin flipped in favour of Wilson.

[LeeB]

I still don't know why he took bloody Callum Wilson.

No, he was and is an ineffective player, but somehow seemed to talk himself up into the squad.

He got something like 6 goals in 9 games in the run up to the World Cup, including two against us. I'm not sure that's all that ineffective. He's a good goal scorer, it's mainly been his injury record that has stopped him being a really top player,

Yeah, he'd been in form and Watkins hadn't. I like the way he plays and think he's a decent, proper centre forward, but his fitness is the issue.

[brontebilly]

Watkins and Mings are always going to be in and out of these squads. Bouncing around with a few others to be 3rd choice in their respective positions.

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

Or maybe not (in and out) now they have a proper coach who will get the best out of them!

[Walmley_Villa]

It's a no from Gareth

[LeeB]

It's a no from Gareth

Wanker.

*Gareth, not you

[Walmley_Villa]

Thanks ;-)

[Villan For Life]

TBH and from a club/supporter perspective I’d rather they had a view days off to rest up for the run in. That’s to our benefit.

I’m sure Watkins (& Mings) were aware that they weren’t in with a shout of a squad place, although both must be wondering what else they can do to get in the squad.

This mirrors the test cricket squad up until fairly recently, harder to get out of the squad once you’re in than to get in it in the first place.

[Risso]

He really is a horse-faced twat.

Southgate, not LeeB.

[PeterWithesShin]

Seems strange calling up Toney with the ban hanging over him.

[villadelph]

can't help but laugh, you had to expect it. Classic Southgate.