'Let my son on the f***ing pitch!' - Ollie Watkins' mum in X-rated rant before Aston Villa star scores winner for England at Euro 2024

Watkins had confidently predicted his game-changing appearance, a sentiment seemingly echoed by his mother in her fervent plea for him to be given a chance. The viral clip, posted on TikTok, captures Watkins-Campbell, a professional singer known by her stage name Ruby Washington, holding a microphone during a performance in the UK. In the video, she passionately demands her son be allowed some minutes, exclaiming, "on Wednesday that they finally let my son on the f---ing pitch!” The footage is aptly captioned, “Ollie Watkins' Mum’s wish came true,” showcasing her intense desire for Watkins to play a pivotal role in the tournament.

Watkins, who had only made one prior appearance in the tournament during the group-stage draw against Denmark, came off the bench in the semi-final match against the Netherlands. In the dying moments of the game, he scored the decisive goal, securing England’s spot in the Euro 2024 final. The goal was set up by fellow substitute Cole Palmer, fulfilling Watkins’ pre-match prediction. "I swear on my kids’ lives that I told Cole, ‘We are going to come on today and you are going to set me up’,” Watkins revealed post-match, highlighting his foresight and determination.

“I’m glad he did when I was in the car, because I let out the biggest scream,” she told The Times. “If I’d have let that out in the street people would have said, ‘Find that woman a mental hospital!’ I still can’t believe it. I’m immensely proud.”

England’s dramatic 2-1 victory over the Netherlands has set up a highly-anticipated final against Spain in Berlin on Sunday. And Watkins will hope that he gets to play an important role once again as the Three Lions go for glory.