Ollie Watkins limps off injured in major injury worry for Aston Villa and England

Ollie Watkins had to be substituted with an apparent knee injury just minutes after scoring for Aston Villa.

The front He opened the scoring for Unai Emery's team in the second leg of the Europa Conference League round of 16 against Ajax.

However, he had to make way in the 33rd minute after struggling to deal with a knee injury he suffered early in the match.

Watkins' hit comes just hours after he was named in the england team for the next friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.

The 28-year-old's goal against Ajax was his 22nd of the season in all competitions. townand third in the competition.

Watkins has proven to be key for Unai Emery's side in their quest to qualify for the Champions League next season.

Villa currently sit fourth in the Premier League, but if the striker faces a prolonged absence they could fall down the table.

His 16 league goals are the second-most behind Manchester City's Erling Haaland, who has 18 this campaign.

Watkins has also assisted ten other Villa goals, in his last call-up for the England certainly deserved team.

However, he could now miss the Three Lions' upcoming matches, with Harry Kane and Ivan Toney the other forwards selected.

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Jhon Durán replaced Watkins as Villa took a 1-0 half-time lead after a 0-0 draw in the first leg.

Leon Bailey doubled their lead just before the hour mark with some fine skill before rolling the ball into the bottom corner.