Tribal Football

Aston Villa forward Watkins: Amazing! I used to face Luton in an Exeter shirt!

Tribal Football
Aston Villa forward Watkins: Amazing! I used to face Luton in an Exeter shirt!
Aston Villa forward Watkins: Amazing! I used to face Luton in an Exeter shirt!Flashscore
The attacker has netted 16 goals in the Premier League so far this season, scoring twice against Luton Town at the weekend.

Watkins, whose team are fourth in the table under boss Unai Emery, also spoke about his time playing against Luton with Exeter in League Two.

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I feel like 2-0 is such a dangerous scoreline because once a team gets back to 2-1 it gives them a bit of momentum, especially with a stadium like this with the atmosphere," Watkins said of the match, which Villa led 2-0 and then won 3-2 after a Luton fightback to 2-2.

The fans get behind them and give them real belief.

Obviously they came out quicker than us (in the second half), put us on the back foot straight away, won a few free-kicks and put the ball in the box. They made it very difficult for us. That is a massive three points but we should not let it get to that. We should see the game out, maybe score a third before they get one.

I was playing here with Exeter in League Two. I think Luton were top at the time and it was very difficult. That is when I was just trying to make a name for myself. I came here with Brentford and now I am here with Villa, fighting for the Champions League. It is an amazing story and I pinch myself all the time. I am just enjoying it.

It was similar at Griffin Park, compact and the fans really get behind you. I am used to it. Maybe some of the Spanish boys aren't used to atmospheres like this and playing on pitches that aren't top, top quality like Old Trafford and Villa Park. I am used to it. I just get on with it and don't moan because I have been here and done it."

I feel confident and if I miss a chance I am not thinking about it," Watkins added on his form.

It is a case of on to the next one. My mentality is to fully focus on the next action and believe in my ability. I am established in the Premier League now, right up there with the top goalscorers.

I have always had belief. I know when I get a chance I can finish it. That is what I am showing. I feel like I can definitely improve, that is the thing. There are things I am learning and getting better at with each game, feeling confident."