Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is “100 per cent” fit to face Wolverhampton Wanderers, his head coach Unai Emery has said. The 28-year-old was substituted off in the 60th minute of Tuesday’s three-goal Champions League victory at Young Boys and was seen holding ice to his leg muscles on the substitute’s bench.

Unai Emery has delivered a positive injury update on Ollie Watkins ahead of Saturday’s Premier League showdown against Wolves. The England striker returned to goalscoring form last weekend in Villa’s comeback win against Everton but was forced off on the hour mark during the midweek Champions League victory over Young Boys.

Unai Emery delivers Aston Villa update before Wolves derby clash - England striker went off against Young Boys in the Champions League, sparking fitness fears