Soccer-Watkins ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier against Latvia


Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Wales - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - October 9, 2025 England's Ollie Watkins scores their second goal REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

(Reuters) -Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier against Latvia due to injury, the FA said on Monday.

The 29-year-old, who has scored six goals in 20 internationals, picked up a knock in the 3-0 friendly win over Wales on Thursday.

England top Group K with a perfect record of 15 points from five matches ahead of Tuesday's game in Latvia.

(Reporting by Aadi Nair in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)

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