Villa will host Bayern in the upcoming second round of the Champions League stage at 3am BST tomorrow. In the pre-match press conference, Villa player Watkins talked about his excitement about playing in the Champions League and his anticipation of the upcoming clash with Kane.
Talking about playing in the Champions League, Watkins couldn't hide his excitement: "It's a night we've always dreamed of, especially since I've been here, and to play in the Champions League is really the best achievement for Villa. We all want to go and enjoy the game because it's been a long time since the club has played in a top competition like this. For me, I've never experienced the Champions League before, so I'm going to enjoy it to the fullest, these are things I've dreamed of since I was a kid."
Watkins said the whole club is basking in the atmosphere of the upcoming Champions League: "It's very exciting for me personally and for the club, it's been a long time since we've had a Champions League game at Villa Park. I feel everyone is excited and full of anticipation and everyone can't wait to get on the pitch and show what we can do."
Watkins expressed his full respect for the upcoming encounter with Bayern's top striker Kane: "Kane is a top player and there is no doubt about his ability. He has proven himself in previous seasons, so everyone knows the threat he poses. And, with Bayern being one of the best teams in the league, they are very strong overall, which is nothing new for us."
Watkins emphasized that Villa will give it their all despite facing a strong opponent, "We know this game will be tough, but we also have our own strengths and characteristics. We will be united and fight hard to give our fans a great game at home."
Finally, Watkins once again expressed his anticipation for the match, "I'm looking forward to tomorrow's match, which will be a great opportunity to show our strength and team spirit. I believe that as long as we play at our level, we will be able to create problems for Bayern and bring surprises to our fans."
