Ollie Watkins scored twice for Aston Villa during their recent match in Bologna, according to the Premier League. The forward had previously scored against West Ham United before the international break. These goals followed his exclusion from Thomas Tuchel's latest England squad selection. Watkins has now scored three goals in his last two appearances for the club.
England manager Tuchel did not select the 30-year-old for the recent international fixtures, per Sky Sports. Watkins responded to the decision by continuing his goal-scoring form in both domestic and European competitions. Villa sit in the upper half of the Premier League table as they pursue qualification for European football next season.
He remains the primary attacking threat for Unai Emery's side during the current campaign. The striker has maintained a consistent fitness record, appearing in the majority of Villa's fixtures this year. His performance in Italy has increased his total goal count for the season across all competitions, according to official club statistics.
