There were times when I was at York away sat in the stands thinking 'ah get me on the pitch' playing in reserve games. But it only takes one injury and you are in the squad.
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Ollie Watkins
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Born:
December 30, 1995
Nationality:
English
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If you are a striker, obviously you'd like to score a nice finesse shot from outside the box every week, but it doesn't quite happen.
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People always talk about Harry Kane - he's a very good finisher and that's why his goal record is so good. There are a lot of players over the years that have been like that and that's what I want to be known for.
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The tap-ins are the hardest ones to get, so I'm glad that I've got quite a few of them. If it goes in off my shoulder or knee, I don't mind.
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I feel like maybe my hold-up play isn't as good as a target man because I don't feel like I am that.
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At the end of the day people just like to look at the Sky Sports app and see who scores!
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I prefer to score goals inside the box.
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I don't think I can repeat any of the French words I know on camera, to be honest.
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I've tried to ease off putting the pressure on myself and I just try to go out and enjoy it and get into that mindset of not being too high or too low.
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It is funny how football works. Everyone has their own journeys, don't they?
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I feel like physically I've definitely developed a lot in the gym but mentally is the big part that has changed in my game. It is just about trying to keep a level head.
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I had 18 months with Thomas Frank. It's weird. You get used to someone and then they go and I spent a long time with Thomas Frank and got really close to him.
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I think if you can score in any league you can score goals in the Premier League. That's how I see it.
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You have always got to believe in yourself as a striker but if you are level-headed and work hard then the chances will come and it will come good.
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Who wouldn't be inspired at the end of the day? I have come from a League Two team and been out on loan in the Conference South to playing in the Premier League within five years. It's something people should aspire to.
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I am a bit of a perfectionist.
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Before I wanted to always try to get involved and touch the ball. That was my natural instinct to be involved in the game at all times.
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I feel like Steven Gerrard wanted me to do well and picked me regularly in the team. I had a really good relationship with him. He had a lot of belief in me.
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When I was at Brentford I was the only striker really for the whole season.
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