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Ollie Watkins out of England squad! Frustration for Aston Villa as striker picks up injury and misses games against Andorra and Senegal

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<p>Watkins has endured a rather frustrating 2024/25 season with Aston Villa, as he has failed to hit the heights of his previous campaign. Nonetheless, the Torquay-born striker retained his place in the England squad under new coach Tuchel, and was included in the Three Lions' roster for their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/england-world-cup-2026-qualifying-group-fixtures-results/blt40dc76cff7da2db1" target="_blank">World Cup qualifier</a> against Andorra and the friendly against Senegal.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>However, <a href="https://x.com/England/status/1931020408138195149" target="_self">England have now confirmed that Watkins has withdrawn from Tuchel's squad</a> as a precaution due to a 'minor injury'. The setback will be very disappointing for the Aston Villa striker, who has been hoping to impress the German coach as he is currently behind Harry Kane and Ivan Toney in the pecking order.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ollie Watkins has withdrawn from the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThreeLions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThreeLions</a> camp as a precaution due to a minor injury.</p>— England (@England) <a href="https://twitter.com/England/status/1931020408138195149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p><a href="https://x.com/henrywinter/status/1931018904777720213" target="_blank">Tuchel has reportedly decided not to call up a replacement for Watkins</a> ahead of the World Cup qualifier, as he is said to be satisfied with his options, with Kane and Toney fit to play through the middle of the attack.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Watkins will now look to focus on his recovery from the injury; however, he will not have another opportunity to impress Tuchel until September, when England face Andorra again in the World Cup qualifiers.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ENGLAND?

Ollie Watkins out of England squad! Frustration for Aston Villa as striker picks up injury and misses chance to impress Thomas Tuchel | Goal.com

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has withdrawn from the England squad after picking up a injury ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Andorra.

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