England manager Gareth Southgate recalls Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins for games against Australia and Italy this month.
England manager Gareth Southgate has recalled Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins for this month's games against Australia and Italy at Wembley.
"We have to monitor that as we move further down the line, but we are very happy with Aaron and we think it's the right thing to be with us," Southgate said. "His level of performance, his leadership around the group [and] midfield areas, we were very happy with over the last six games," Southgate added.
Southgate said he and his staff were "happy with the wide players' performances in the last four games" - a feeling that has contributed to the decision to again omit Sterling."We have added Jarrod Bowen in those wide areas, he's playing really well. With the Australia game there's the opportunity to learn some different things as well.
"It was never going to resolve every issue and I don't think there is any solution that will achieve that."Ollie Watkins and Jarrod Bowen are the standout selections in Gareth Southgate's England squad and it is a fully deserved reward for the pair.
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