[1] Watkins played club football for Leicester Fosse, Aston Villa, Grimsby Town and Millwall Athletic.
[2][3] In 1906, he signed to play in Southend United's inaugural season in the Southern League.
[4] He was part of the Wales national football team between 1898 and 1904, playing five matches.
[5] His younger brother, Walter Watkins, also played professional football.
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