'I hope he stays' - what does the future hold for Watkins?
As Ollie Watkins finds himself on the Aston Villa bench at key moments, we asked one of BBC Sport's go-to club contributors what the future holds for the England striker. Is he nearing an exit? Or will Watkins reiterate his importance over the coming weeks?Find more from Richard Sutherland at The Villa Park Podcast, external
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