Callum Wilson, Kieran Trippier and Nick Pope will all be representing England at the 2022 World Cup after earning a place in Gareth Southgate's 26-man squad for the Qatar showpiece. The Three Lions chief announced his tournament selection on Thursday, ending weeks of speculation regarding who would make the cut.
Southgate has kept a close eye on Newcastle prospects in recent weeks, watching the Magpies in the 4-0 win over Aston Villa and the 4-1 victory over Southampton last weekend. The England boss has been reluctant to call upon players from the north east outfit in recent years before the takeover changed things for those playing on Tyneside.
Trippier and Pope were always expected to make the winter tournament barring any injury setbacks but Wilson's selection was up for debate despite his stellar form in front of goal for Newcastle of late. The striker hasn't appeared for his country since 2019 but forced his way into Southgate's plan in recent weeks.
