Having hit a post, Watkins doubled Villa’s lead after he beat the Luton offside trap and the linesman, who flagged for offside when the striker had clearly been onside.Īston Villa boss Unai Emery says his respect for today’s Premier League opponents Luton grows every time he watches them. Villa co-owner Nassef Sawiris was watching from the Kenilworth Road directors’ box and celebrated wildly when Watkins’ header hit the back of the net. But the Luton goalkeeper was beaten from the resulting corner, as Watkins brilliantly headed in Bailey’s set piece. Thomas Kaminski saved well midway through the first half to keep out the former Brentford man, who had been given a sight of goal by Leon Bailey. Jacob Ramsey threatened twice during the opening 15 minutes, but after that Watkins took over. Watkins is making himself impossible for England manager Gareth Southgate not to take to the European Championships and Emery added: “He deserves to be there in the national team. Fantastic, brilliant, he’s an example for other players.” But as a person, he’s humble and he doesn’t let it change him. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Premier League is the toughest in the world and he’s been amazing. Asked if Watkins is currently one of the best strikers in Europe, Emery said: “Yes, of course.
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