Watkins expresses admiration for Carsley's tactics with England: Ansser Sadiq

Some pundits believed that Watkins was unfortunate not to be in the starting lineup for the Three Lions in their match against Greece in the UEFA Nations League.

Harry Kane was rested for the game, but England chose to go with a strikerless formation instead.

“He explained to me that he was trying something different. I was all for it, we’ve got so many good players,” Watkins admitted.

“He wanted to try something different but explained that he didn’t have too much time.

“I think the best example is (how) Liverpool and (Roberto) Firmino played, he was like a false nine and they got it spot on, to be fair.

“Obviously it can work but I feel like they are training together every day, you need maybe a little bit more time.

“We have definitely got the players to do it.”