After making a strong start with the Academy, he was brought up to the Under-23s side by Shaun Derry in the 2020/21 season. He went on to make eight appearances, including one alongside first-team defenders Gary Cahill and Mamadou Sakho, and at Selhurst Park.
Watson notched 12 apperances in the 2021/22 campaign for the U23s as they finished fifth in their first season in the Premier League 2 Division 1.
In 2022/23, Watson made 28 appearances in all competitions, helping the Under-21s to the Premier League International Cup final.
The defender secured an extension to his contract at the end of 22/23.
In 2023/24, Watson was a key part of Darren Powell's U21s side, making 29 appearances, both as a centre-back and a left-back and scoring once against Liverpool.
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