Despite criticism following the defeat, where Watkins had the chance to fill in for the injured Harry Kane, McCoist highlights Watkins' impressive track record with Aston Villa this season, where he has been involved in 32 goals in 41 appearances.
Watkins didn't receive many clear-cut opportunities during the game, and McCoist emphasizes that strikers like Watkins need adequate service to shine. He suggests that Watkins' performance shouldn't be written off and acknowledges the importance of providing quality supply to forwards like him.
Looking ahead, McCoist anticipates seeing how Brentford striker Ivan Toney fares in comparison when he's expected to play in Tuesday night's friendly against Belgium. He believes Toney deserves the chance and predicts that a strong performance from him could potentially put him ahead of Watkins in the selection for Euro 2024.
McCoist's remarks suggest that injuries to key players like Kane could influence the final selection, with the possibility of England manager Gareth Southgate opting to include both Watkins and Toney in the squad.
