From Weston-super-Mare to the world - Ollie Watkins shines on global stage
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By Jill Dando News
Anyone who is a recent visitor to Weston-super-Mare AFC will sense the buzz and vision around the Somerset club.
Now the high flying team have more to celebrate with their former player Ollie Watkins shining on the world stage.
The club is led and supported by brilliant people who are witnessing some sensational soccer in recent years.
They are such a family that they celebrate players past and present.
They are such a family that they celebrate players past and present. Now one of their former heroes has become known right across the world.
Ollie bas journeyed from the Conference South with Weston to scoring England's winning goal in a major semi-final.
”I never thought I would be playing in the Euros for England," he reflected, recalling his non-league loan days.
A spokesman for Weston said: “ Oli was always going to be a star. We are super proud of him. Our club is a real family and community.”
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