Ollie Watkins header seals win over AZ Alkmaar as Aston Villa eye last-16 spot

Ollie Watkins was the match-winner for Aston Villa. Pic: Nick Potts/PA

Ollie Watkins came to Aston Villa’s rescue as Unai Emery’s side hit back to beat AZ Alkmaar.

The striker celebrated his England call-up to nod in with nine minutes left for a 2-1 win and put Villa on the brink of the Europa Conference League knockout stages.