Gerrard worked with Watkins during his time as Aston Villa manager, with the former England captain impressed by the England striker.
Watkins has scored 90 goals in 247 appearances for the Villans but has made a slow start to the current season with just three Premier League goals before Christmas.
Despite that dip, Gerrard believes Watkins still has more to offer. The ex-villa boss discussed his tenure at the club with Ally McCoist on ‘Ally’s Social Club’, organized by TNT Sports.
He said he had a number of ‘top players’ during his time at Villa Park and was disappointed with the way his reign ended in October 2022.
“Some of the players we worked with at Villa were top: John McGinn, every manager’s dream, on and off the pitch.”
Matty Cash
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