Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, recalled to the England squad this week, signs a new five-year contract.
Watkins' 15 goals last season helped Villa to a European spot, and he has hit double figures in each of his three seasons in the Midlands.
"I feel like this is the best place for me to play my football. I've still got a lot to achieve here," said Watkins. Having come through Exeter City's academy, he spent time on loan in non-league football with Weston-super-Mare before moving to Brentford in 2017. His form in three seasons with the Bees convinced Villa to make him a then-club record signing in 2020 for £28m.That performance, watched by England manager Gareth Southgate, earned Watkins his first call-up to the national side since March 2022.
"I'm very grateful. I have a lot of good people around me and there's a lot of good people at the club. I'm so happy that a lot of people have been here on this journey with me.
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