Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson insists he is 'nice and robust' in response to any fitness concerns ahead of a potential World Cup call-up. The Magpies number nine has netted six goals in nine appearances so far this season, and Gareth Southgate watched his two-goal display in the rout of Aston Villa from the stands at St James' Park.
Wilson has earned four England caps and scored on his Three Lions debut against the USA, but has not featured for his country since 2019. Tammy Abraham and Ivan Toney were the strikers named alongside captain Harry Kane in the final squad ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
The former Bournemouth man's time at St James' Park so far has been blighted by injuries, with a calf complaint ruling the 30-year-old out for much of the second-half of last season. Wilson has already missed seven matches this term with a hamstring injury suffered during the draw with Manchester City in August.
