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Ollie Watkins out to prove he's STILL Aston Villa's main man with first-choice status under threat from Marcus Rashford - but Unai Emery says like it or lump it

Ever since Ollie Watkins gained national acclaim by firing England to a major tournament final, it feels as though he has struggled to find his bearings again.

Nine months have passed since Watkins' winner against the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 semi-final, when he showed he could deliver under the most intense pressure.

A similar career-defining moment would come in handy against Paris Saint-Germain, and not only for Aston Villa's chances of reaching the Champions League semi-finals. Even though Watkins has 15 goals and 12 assists this term, he has sometimes struggled to find peak form after barely having a break for two years.