Ollie Watkins draws England-Real Madrid comparison as Three Lions gear up for final showdown with Spain as he backs Jude Bellingham for Ballon d’Or win

Ollie Watkins Makes Real Madrid Comparison as England DominatesOllie Watkins Makes Real Madrid Comparison as England Dominates Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has drawn a parallel between England’s recent winning streak at Euro 2024 and the impressive dominance of Real Madrid in the Champions League. England’s Euro Dominance Watkins likened England’s ability to grind out victories in the tournament to Real Madrid’s consistent success in Europe’s premier club competition. “England are showing a similar level of ruthlessness and resilience as Real Madrid,” he said. “We’ve had some tough games, but we’ve found a way to win every time, just like Real have done in the Champions League.” Watkins’s Observations The Villa forward highlighted the similar characteristics between the two teams. “Both England and Real Madrid have a great balance of experience and youth,” Watkins explained. “They know how to control games, limit the opposition, and create chances at critical moments.” England’s Potential Watkins expressed his belief in England’s potential to continue their winning ways. “We’re a young team, but we have a lot of quality,” he said. “If we can keep playing with the same intensity and determination, I don’t see why we can’t go all the way in this tournament.” Real Madrid’s Inspiration The England camp has been inspired by Real Madrid’s recent success in the Champions League. “We’ve been watching their games and learning from their performances,” Watkins admitted. “They’ve shown that it takes a lot of hard work, resilience, and a winning mentality to succeed at the highest level.” Ambition for Victory Watkins is confident that England can emulate Real Madrid’s dominance in their respective competition. “We have a real belief in ourselves and our ability,” he said. “We want to win the Euros and we’re going to do everything we can to make that happen.”

Jamie Spencer

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