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Ollie Watkins 'stood out',osmaniye spor haberleri says youth coach 4 hours agoBy David McKenna, James Hoggarth, BBC NewsShareImage Photo Agency/Getty ImagesOllie Watkins celebrates after scoring the winning goal against the NetherlandsEngland striker Ollie Watkins' former coach has described him as a "wonderful human being", adding he possessed the same desire to win as a boy as he does now.Former Grimsby Town player Chris Hargreaves began his coaching career managing Exeter City’s U14 and U16s, nurturing players including Watkins.On the subject of Watkins' 90th minute, match-winning goal against the Netherlands in Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi final, Hargreaves said it was "such a special moment".He added: "I know what it will have meant to him and his family."Dan Mullan (via Getty Images)Chris Hargreaves said he was delighted for WatkinsThe Aston Villa man replaced England's all-time top scorer Harry Kane, with nine minutes to go. He was brought on alongside Cole Palmer, who set up his goal.Watkins turned Stefan de Vrij and slotted the ball into the bottom corner for one of the most important England goals ever scored.Speaking to BBC Radio Humberside, Hargreaves said: "I know what it will have meant to him and his family, but he's so grounded, just as he was back then."Hargreaves, who made over 650 appearances for several clubs over his playing career, said: "I've been in the game a long time and it still matters."Seeing him [Watkins] on the international stage scoring the winning goal was very special."He said he had only played a small part in Watkins' development and the player's success was down to hard work.Even in the early days, Hargreaves said Watkins had "stood out"."What he represents now was the same back then - that love of the game - the smile on his face and the constant running and pressing," added Hargreaves.'Done it the hard way'He said he had watched the game, which ended 2-1, in a hotel bar in Exeter, which made it even more special with the fans singing Watkins' name.Watkins started his career lower in the football pyramid - at Exeter.Reminiscing about coaching Watkins in the early days, Hargreaves said: "We were training on sandy Astro Turf in the freezing cold, and driving all over the country on a Sunday in a mini-bus that could hardly get to the stadiums, with no fuel in it".He added Watkins and his cohort would mop the changing room floors after the game."He's definitely done it the hard way, of that there is now doubt," he added.England take on Spain in the final on Sunday.Follow BBC East Yorkshire on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Send your story ideas to [email protected] on this storyEngland to face Spain in Euro 2024 final live on BBCWatkins is your man of the match against the NetherlandsFrom Weston to Euro 2024 final - Watkins' 'unbelievable' momentGrimsbyExeterRelatedLife expectancy in region 'stubbornly low'13 hrs agoEnglandMurals add splash of colour to Lincolnshire towns1 day agoEnglandCalls for action to stop fly-tipping at beauty spot2 days agoEnglandMore19 hrs agoCouncil spending £2.8m to improve bus servicesDevon County Council said the schemes would improve reliability of services and cut journey times.19 hrs ago21 hrs agoMan who killed stranger jailed for 28 yearsCameron Davis is sentenced to 28 years in prison for the murder of 74-year-old Lorna England.21 hrs agoDevon1 day agoFive days in a converted classic electric Porsche Teams completed a circuit of the UK to test electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.1 day agoEngland2 days agoJust Stop Oil pair sentenced for snooker protestEdred Whittingham and Margaret Reid disrupted World Snooker Championship matches in Sheffield.2 days agoEngland3 days agoMan guilty of murdering 'total stranger' in parkLorna England was walking home from the supermarket when she was stabbed in the neck and chest.3 days agoDevon