Watkins' former coach Chris Hargreaves says he showed exactly the same desire to win as a youngster.
England striker Ollie Watkins' former coach has described him as a "wonderful human being", adding he possessed the same desire to win as a boy as he does now.
On the subject of Watkins' 90th minute, match-winning goal against the Netherlands in Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi final, Hargreaves said it was "such a special moment".The Aston Villa man replaced England's all-time top scorer Harry Kane, with nine minutes to go. He was brought on alongside Cole Palmer, who set up his goal.
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