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Aston Villa striker Watkins dreaming of World Cup spot after goal against Ivory Coast

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is dreaming of playing at the World Cup in Qatar.

The 26-year-old scored his second goal for England in the 3-0 friendly win over Ivory Coat on Tuesday.

"The job is to help the team to firstly win and then do my bit and try and provide goals and assists and good link-up play, and I thought I did that in spells tonight," Watkins said.

"A few times a little bit sloppy but that happens, it is an unbelievable feeling to make my first start for England, I was just trying to make the most of every moment out there."

On his late call-up, Watkins added: "I wasn't expecting to be in the squad but when I got the call I am always happy to come away with England. You look forward to it and have to prepare as you do at your club.

"My family and friends are here to watch so what a moment for them and myself. It is every boy's dream to play at a World Cup, where all the superstars play, that's the dream but I have to take each step at a time."

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