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Charlie Bennett

Callum Wilson and Ivan Toney compared ahead of Newcastle United vs Brentford

Gareth Southgate will be watching closely as Callum Wilson goes head-to-head against his England rival on Saturday. Former Newcastle United striker Ivan Toney earned his first Three Lions call-up for the recent double-header against Italy and Germany.

However, unlike Wilson - who received his first England cap under Southgate four years ago - the Brentford man watched from the sidelines and remains untested at international level. Similarly to Alexandar Mitrovic in the build-up last weekend, Toon supporters have long debated whether the right call was made to let Toney leave in 2018.

Rafa Benitez, governed by his remit to keep Newcastle in the Premier League, never gave the then youngster a chance before shipping him out to Peterborough United. Since then, only Harry Kane and Mo Salah have scored more goals in English football than the 26-year-old.

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