BBC · Jul 14, 2024
'Ollie Watkins is humble, dedicated and likeable'
Ollie Watkins has been through the ranks of football to get where he is nowFans across England erupted into celebrations as they watched Ollie Watkins' 90th minute winner in Wednesday's semi-final against the Netherlands.
For many, this tournament might be the first time they have heard the striker's name, but supporters in Weston-super-Mare have long been a fan of Watkins after his stint at the town's football club a decade ago.
His legacy still has a huge impact on people in the town. Below, a few of his friends and former colleagues describe what he was like, and what his rise to fame means to them.