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HENRY WINTER: 'Ollie Watkins transfer stand-off is a nuanced issue but refusing to play for Aston Villa was wrong'

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JULY 18: Ollie Watkins #19 of England is seen arriving for a FIFA World Cup 26 Bronze Final match between France and England on July 18,2026 at Miami Stadium, in Miami Gardens, Fla.(Photo by Chris Arjoon/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).

The Aston Villa striker is being offered unimaginable riches by Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal but was wrong to refuse to play for his club, who still pay his wages.

Watkins let down his Villa team-mates, supporters and also Unai Emery, whose coaching and man-management got him back in the England squad.

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