Ollie Watkins was forced to leave the pitch at halftime during England's 3-0 victory over Wales due to a painful collision with the goalpost. The Aston Villa forward had already made his mark in the match by scoring England's second goal just before the incident occurred. The game started with a flurry of action, as Morgan Rogers opened the scoring followed by Watkins and Bukayo Saka adding to the tally early in the first half.

Watkins' injury occurred when he attempted to convert a low cross but misfired his shot and collided with the post, leaving him in considerable pain. Despite the discomfort, he managed to finish the first half but was substituted for Marcus Rashford at the break as a precautionary measure.

Following the match, England manager Thomas Tuchel provided an update on Watkins' condition, assuring fans that while the striker was in pain, it is not expected to result in a long-term injury. Tuchel stated, "He’s okay. It was a clear goal normally for him, but he saw the ball too late and crashed into the post. It was very painful, but it seems to be just that—pain without any lasting harm."

The match ended without any additional goals, with Wales showing more resilience in the second half but failing to capitalize on their opportunities. England's strong start and solid performance maintained their momentum as they look forward to their upcoming fixtures.