Aston Villa news: Fan views on Tuchel’s recent England squad

We asked for your views on the recent England squad announcement, which saw Marcus Rashford return but did not include Villa striker Ollie Watkins.

Here are some of your comments:

Solo: Watkins displays incredible industry week in week out, which can compensate for him not being a natural finisher. His stats for chances missed would seem to support this claim. I often wonder if there is another way to play him to maximise his returns at Villa but England want a goal machine like Harry Kane, who is bang in form.

David: Watkins has been his usual understated self this year so will go under the radar. He also has a knock so I’m not surprised he’s not in the England squad. I’d much rather he has a good rest to get ready for the rest of the season.

Prit: Surprised that Watkins didn’t make the squad. Even though his numbers are not as good as last season, he’s more than worth a call-up. No surprise that Rashford is in the squad as he has been outstanding since his move to Villa. Before United fans start crowing that he hasn’t scored, they need to look at his assists, speed on transition and his significant contribution to Aston Villa reaching the last eight of the Champions League and FA Cup.

Steve: Was really hoping for a fresh approach. Dan Burn, Jordan Henderson, Kyle Walker, Reece James and Jarell Quansah should be nowhere near this squad. No Watkins is criminal. Same old same old. What’s the definition of madness?

Dylan: I think that Watkins should have joined the squad. He is doing all right in the Premier League, whereas Gordon has had a shocking season in my opinion.