Ollie Watkins

[rob_bridge]

He is in because not many other goal scorers have stepped up to the plate.

[Smithy]

It's funny how it's easier to get into the current England set-up as a centre-forward than it is as a right-back.

[Hookeysmith]

It's funny how it's easier to get into the current England set-up as a centre-forward than it is as a right-back.

We do probably have the best 2 RB's in Europe |(if not the world) at the moment

[brontebilly]

It's funny how it's easier to get into the current England set-up as a centre-forward than it is as a right-back.

Back to the times Darius Vassell was Rooney's backup!

Tammy is having a brilliant season at Roma, fair play to him. Tuchel obviously didn't rate him but he has got his career spectacularly back on track under Mourinho while likes of Werner and Lukaku continue to flop at Chelsea.

[PeterWithe]

According to the Daily Mail, Ollie recorded the League’s 5th fastest sprint this season.

Never really struck me as being lightening quick, in fact, at times, rather the opposite.

[Mouse Potato]

According to the Daily Mail, Ollie recorded the League’s 5th fastest sprint this season.

Never really struck me as being lightening quick, in fact, at times, rather the opposite.

Doesn't really mean a lot.  I remember Engels being included in one of those 'fastest sprints' lists and I was quicker than him after my hip was resurfaced.

[chrisw1]

According to the Daily Mail, Ollie recorded the League’s 5th fastest sprint this season.

Never really struck me as being lightening quick, in fact, at times, rather the opposite.

Doesn't really mean a lot.  I remember Engels being included in one of those 'fastest sprints' lists and I was quicker than him after my hip was resurfaced.

OT - but did you watch the Andy Murray documentary 'Resurfacing' about his hip injury and everything he went through to try to get fit before and then including his opp?  I found a new level of respect for him after that, his determination is incredible.

Hip resurfacing doesn't really do the operation justice - is sounds like a gentle sand down.  (As you will of course know) it's pretty much a full hip replacemenmt, they just lop off a bit less of the fermur!

[Mouse Potato]

According to the Daily Mail, Ollie recorded the League’s 5th fastest sprint this season.

Never really struck me as being lightening quick, in fact, at times, rather the opposite.

Doesn't really mean a lot.  I remember Engels being included in one of those 'fastest sprints' lists and I was quicker than him after my hip was resurfaced.

OT - but did you watch the Andy Murray documentary 'Resurfacing' about his hip injury and everything he went through to try to get fit before and then including his opp?  I found a new level of respect for him after that, his determination is incredible.

Hip resurfacing doesn't really do the operation justice - is sounds like a gentle sand down.  (As you will of course know) it's pretty much a full hip replacemenmt, they just lop off a bit less of the fermur!

OT (continued)  Yes I did see that, after I had my Op.  It was a good watch I thought.  You're right, it is a whole new joint, just a little less invasive than a full hip replacement.  You can see the op on YouTube if you're so inclined with some meaty power tools involved.  The femur head is trimmed down to a cylindrical shape to accept the metal cap, then the hip socket is 'reamed' (basically a cheese grater on a ball) so that the socket can accept the metal cup.  A life changing operation if you have bad Osteoarthritis...  just don't watch the op before you have it! 

Anyway... Watkins

[UK Redsox]

According to the Daily Mail, Ollie recorded the League’s 5th fastest sprint this season.

Never really struck me as being lightening quick, in fact, at times, rather the opposite.

Doesn't really mean a lot.  I remember Engels being included in one of those 'fastest sprints' lists and I was quicker than him after my hip was resurfaced.

"On your Marx....get set.... GO"

[chrisw1]

According to the Daily Mail, Ollie recorded the League’s 5th fastest sprint this season.

Never really struck me as being lightening quick, in fact, at times, rather the opposite.

Doesn't really mean a lot.  I remember Engels being included in one of those 'fastest sprints' lists and I was quicker than him after my hip was resurfaced.

OT - but did you watch the Andy Murray documentary 'Resurfacing' about his hip injury and everything he went through to try to get fit before and then including his opp?  I found a new level of respect for him after that, his determination is incredible.

Hip resurfacing doesn't really do the operation justice - is sounds like a gentle sand down.  (As you will of course know) it's pretty much a full hip replacemenmt, they just lop off a bit less of the fermur!

OT (continued)  Yes I did see that, after I had my Op.  It was a good watch I thought.  You're right, it is a whole new joint, just a little less invasive than a full hip replacement.  You can see the op on YouTube if you're so inclined with some meaty power tools involved.  The femur head is trimmed down to a cylindrical shape to accept the metal cap, then the hip socket is 'reamed' (basically a cheese grater on a ball) so that the socket can accept the metal cup.  A life changing operation if you have bad Osteoarthritis...  just don't watch the op before you have it! 

Agreed.  The Birmingham Hip is thoroughly recommended.

[adrenachrome]

According to the Daily Mail, Ollie recorded the League’s 5th fastest sprint this season.

Never really struck me as being lightening quick, in fact, at times, rather the opposite.

Doesn't really mean a lot.  I remember Engels being included in one of those 'fastest sprints' lists and I was quicker than him after my hip was resurfaced.

I remember an interview with Alan Hutton where they said he was the fastest player clocked at BH. He laughed it off and said it was Gabby, but that was probably him running from his car. 

[darren woolley]

I'm glad he came on v Switzerland I hope he starts against Ivory Coast because I've got free tickets to the match via work.

[Smithy]

According to the Daily Mail, Ollie recorded the League’s 5th fastest sprint this season.

Never really struck me as being lightening quick, in fact, at times, rather the opposite.

Doesn't really mean a lot.  I remember Engels being included in one of those 'fastest sprints' lists and I was quicker than him after my hip was resurfaced.

I remember an interview with Alan Hutton where they said he was the fastest player clocked at BH. He laughed it off and said it was Gabby, but that was probably him running from his car. 

Those fastest sprints are always measured by the top speed achieved.  Which is a bit misleading, because if you can give players 50-60 yards to run into they are going to reach much higher speeds than players who only ever sprint 20-30 yards.  Usain Bolt didn't reach his top speed until 60m into the race.

In football, the really valuable pace is how quick you are over 5, 10, 15 yards.  Not what speed you can get up to when you've got half a pitch to run into (though that in itself is valuable).

I'd be interested to see the fastest player over 20 yards from a standing start? I bet Bailey would be right up there.

[Pat Mustard]

I'm glad he came on v Switzerland I hope he starts against Ivory Coast because I've got free tickets to the match via work.

I wish he hadn't come on to be honest, unless he is going to get a proper run out in the Ivory Coast game.  Switzerland now counts as a cap for him, which means idiots will look at his stats and say Ollie Watkins has got 6 England caps and scored 1 goal against San Marino and use that as a stick to beat him with.  That conveniently ignores the fact that he has only played about 75 minutes for England in total, usually at the arse-end of the game when Southgate has made about 8 other substitutions first.

If he is going to get a chance for England then he needs to be given a full-game (or at least 70 minutes) with a few first choice players alongside him.

[Drummond]

I'm glad he came on v Switzerland I hope he starts against Ivory Coast because I've got free tickets to the match via work.

I wish he hadn't come on to be honest, unless he is going to get a proper run out in the Ivory Coast game.  Switzerland now counts as a cap for him, which means idiots will look at his stats and say Ollie Watkins has got 6 England caps and scored 1 goal against San Marino and use that as a stick to beat him with.  That conveniently ignores the fact that he has only played about 75 minutes for England in total, usually at the arse-end of the game when Southgate has made about 8 other substitutions first.

If he is going to get a chance for England then he needs to be given a full-game (or at least 70 minutes) with a few first choice players alongside him.

Amen