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ENGLAND striker Ollie Watkins has been substituted at half-time after narrowly escaping a potential serious injury.
The Aston Villa forward collided with the goalpost in the 39th minute while attempting to score from a pass at the back post.
Ollie Watkins collided heavily with the post
The injury initially appeared to be serious
The 29-year-old remained on the ground for an alarming amount of time, suggesting a serious leg injury, but ultimately managed to limp through the remainder of the first half.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Ollie Watkins during the match?
Ollie Watkins collided with the goalpost while attempting to score, resulting in him being substituted at half-time after appearing to suffer a serious leg injury.
How is Ollie Watkins' injury being assessed?
Although initially it seemed to be a serious injury, Watkins managed to limp through the rest of the first half, and further assessments are likely to be conducted.
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