Dibling was very good and a threat every time he got the ball. Got his fullback hooked. Would be good to see that in league form. He got very wound up after getting booked for a dive (which did look a dive) but it encouraged him to pick up the ball and drive even more. Good to see some fire and grit if the Grealish comparisons are going to hold, and we were told he was a quiet and shy lad when he came back from Chelsea. Early shout for future captain and talisman like Grealish was at Villa.
Also a shout for Adam Armstrong when he came showing a lot of commitment when Watford just wanted to get on the bus home. Got a booking for sticking up for one of the kids which is a worthwhile booking as it sets the tone for being a team and one for all. Martin wasn't happy that the Watford player didnt get his (second?) booking.
Stuart Armstrong also good when he came on when I thought he had a shocker last game. Need to treat him carefully without Alcaraz now so I winced a little seeing him come on but a little cameo like that will do no harm.
Icing on the cake would have been Mara hatrick that i don't reckon was far wide, and goals for both Sam's that hit the post. 5 or 6 by the end of that game wouldn't have flattered.
