Aston Villa striker O. Watkins expressed his desire to play in the World Cup.

2026-04-17 12:33 © PA Images

Aston Villa from Birmingham defeated Bologna in the Europa League quarterfinals with an aggregate score of 7:1.

Yesterday, the English team scored a goal by Ollie Watkins.

The Englishman commented on his chances of playing in the upcoming World Cup to the sports publication TNT Sports:

"I have to keep scoring goals. That’s all I can do.

I was disappointed not to be in the last window, but I can understand the head coach's reasons for not picking me."

"I just have to speak on the pitch, keep playing well, and score as many goals as I can until the end of the season."

30-year-old Ollie Watkins has scored 13 goals in 46 matches this season.

The World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19.