Callum Wilson has claimed the St James’ Park crowd is what inspired him to join Newcastle United. Almost 90,000 fans attended the home soil double-header against Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao over the weekend.
Two victories against reputed European opposition provides the Magpies with the ideal preparation ahead of their Premier League opener on Saturday. A testing pre-season schedule saw Newcastle play eight fixtures - including the two behind-closed-doors games against Burnley - to prepare for Nottingham Forest.
Wilson bagged the first against Bilbao in a 2-1 win to continue his impressive form since returning from a torn calf. At the back end of last season, the number nine reminded Toon supporters what he is capable of with stellar performances against Arsenal and Burnley.
