ASTON VILLA striker Ollie Watkins has been ruled out of England’s World Cup qualifier against Latvia today.

Watkins suffered an injury during Thursday’s 3-0 win against Wales when he collided with the post as he attempted to score his second goal of the game.

He continued until half-time but was taken off and replaced by Marcus Rashford.

After the game, he said he was “OK” as he limped through the mixed zone, but he has not recovered in time for today’s game in Riga and has returned to Villa for treatment in a bid to be fit for Sunday’s Premier League game at Tottenham.

Captain Harry Kane is expected to return, having missed the Wales friendly with an ankle problem sustained playing for Bayern Munich last weekend.

Kane has scored 19 goals in 12 games for club and country this season and will be fancying his chances of adding to his tally against the 137th-ranked side.

If the Bayern striker is not fit, then Anthony Gordon could lead the line as he did in the second half against Wales.

Tuchel’s side should not be too troubled against a side currently ranked 137th in the world, even if they are stepping into the unknown with a first ever visit to Riga.

The return fixture in March, which England won 3-0 in Tuchel’s second match in charge, is the only previous meeting between the two sides.

Tuchel’s side will qualify for the 2026 World Cup if they win in the Latvian capital. They lead Group K with five wins from five and are yet to concede a goal.

Latvia can no longer qualify for the World Cup, currently sitting fourth in the group with five points.

They drew 2-2 with Andorra on Friday, having also beaten the minnows in their reverse fixture while drawing with Albania.