Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and England stars tune up for World Cup qualifiers - in pictures

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins 'shocked' to be on same pitch as England skipper Kane

John Stones of England shares a joke with teammate Kyle Walker during the England training session ahead of their Wortld Cup qualifiers. Getty

Ben Chilwell on his bike during the England training session. Getty

Harry Kane, Kyle Walker, Ollie Watkins and Kieran Trippier in action. Getty

Harry Maguire jumps to it at the England training session. Getty

Gareth Southgate, manager of England, speaks with Kyle Walker. Getty

Manchester City star Raheem Sterling takes part in England training. Getty

Phil Foden enjoys the training session. Getty

Luke Shaw and James Ward-Prowse in action. Getty

Aston Villa forward Ollie Watkins said it was a shock to be on the same training pitch as Harry Kane but hopes to learn from the England captain after earning his maiden call-up to Gareth Southgate's squad.

Watkins, who has long been an admirer of the Tottenham striker, has been rewarded for an impressive Premier League campaign in which he has scored 10 goals in 28 matches and could make his international debut in Thursday's World Cup qualifier against San Marino.

"I was speaking to the strength and conditioning coach here about three-and-a-half years ago when I was at Brentford," the 25-year-old said after training alongside Kane, Raheem Sterling, Harry Maguire and the other England stars.

"I was asking him about what Harry Kane's routine is and a few years later, I am here training with him. It is a bit of a shock but enjoyable as well."

Watkins hopes to stake a claim for a regular England spot but acknowledged it would be difficult to dislodge Kane, who has scored 32 goals in 51 games for England.

"I couldn't speak more highly of him," Watkins said. "Everyone knows what he's capable of and there's a lot of other talented English strikers as well.

"It's always going to be hard to play for England, let alone take a position, but I'm just trying to be the best player I can be."

An Arsenal fan growing up, Watkins said he had modelled his game after one of the club's greatest players, Thierry Henry.

"Henry I think is probably the best striker to ever play in the Premier League," he said. "He's definitely someone I look up to, supporting Arsenal from young. But I feel like I'm a long way away from being like Thierry."