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Ollie Watkins Ruled Out of England's Game Against Latvia with Injury
Ollie Watkins withdrew due to injury from a friendly against Wales and will miss England’s World Cup qualifier as the team seeks to maintain an unbeaten qualifying run.
- On October 13, 2025, England confirmed Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa striker, has been ruled out of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Latvia and has returned to his club.
- During the friendly at Wembley, Watkins collided with the goalpost while reaching for a low ball and sustained a knock, continuing until half-time before being substituted.
- A 22-man squad will travel to Riga, with Watkins as the second player to leave after Jarell Quansah returned to Bayer Leverkusen as a precaution.
- A win in Riga would secure qualification as England top Group K with five wins from five and no goals conceded in 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying.
- Captain Harry Kane is expected to return after missing the Wales friendly with an ankle problem, and Thomas Tuchel could use Marcus Rashford or Anthony Gordon to cover Ollie Watkins' absence.
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Ollie Watkins ruled out of England's game against Latvia with injury
Ollie Watkins has returned to Aston Villa after an injury ruled him out of England’s World Cup qualifying game against Latvia on Tuesday, as captain Harry Kane is set for a possible return.
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Watkins ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier against Latvia
Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier against Latvia due to injury, the FA said on Monday.The 29-year-old, who has scored six goals in 20 internationals, picked up a knock in the 3-0 friendly win over Wales on Thursday. England top Group K with a perfect
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