Villa's McGinn hopes Watkins goal in win over Fulham silences critics

Aston Villa captain John McGinn said he hoped forward Ollie Watkins had silenced his critics after his first goal of the season inspired the hosts to a 3-1 comeback victory against Fulham in the Premier League on Sunday. Watkins struck late in the first half with a clinical finish after Raul Jimenez had headed Fulham into an early lead and quickfire goals by McGinn himself and Emiliano Buendia sealed Villa's first league win of the season after the interval. Villa's insipid start to the season had seen them score once in their opening five league games and England forward Watkins had shouldered his fair share of the blame. So there was huge relief when he was played in by Lucas...