Ollie just so impressive

DEAN SMITH reckons Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins is the perfect modern day centre-forward thanks to his pressing play.

The striker set them up for victory at Goodison with the opener then Anwar El Ghazi won it after Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s leveller.

Boss Smith praised his £28million buy and said: “He was outstanding against Everton and his game has got better.

“I’d always say he is one of the best pressing centreforwards in the Premier League, which is high praise

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indeed with the quality in this league. But he backs that up with goals and his build-up play has got better.”

Watkins’ high-energy style has seen top teams run the eye over him and he has forced his way into Gareth Southgate’s plans for England’s Euro 2020 squad.

Smith added: “I managed him at Brentford, he used to beat himself up if he missed chances. But he gets over that quicker now. That’s a sign of a top player.”